The CEO of Workforce Asked the Human Resource Manager, May

question 20

Multiple Choice

The CEO of Workforce asked the human resource manager, May, to propose an approach to incentive pay. May proposes that the company create a gainsharing plan. What action(s) by the company will best increase the likelihood that gainsharing will succeed?

• A) hiring employees who prefer to work alone and equipping them with cost data
• B) sharing data about costs and setting up time for employees to interact
• C) indicating that failure to achieve goals will lead to job cuts
• D) using incentive pay as a substitute for goal setting and performance standards
• E) promoting continuous improvement and limiting time spent on personal interactions

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