Which of the Following Statements About Team Pay Is the Most

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about team pay is the most accurate?

• A) Most managers are very satisfied with the team-based pay programs that are currently in place.
• B) Most managers have concluded that team pay methods are so complex and difficult to administer that they have gone back to pay plans based on rewarding workers for their individual achievements.
• C) Although individuals who make an outstanding contribution should be recognized and rewarded, a pay system based strictly on individual performance can undermine the cohesiveness teams need to meet their goals.
• D) Team pay plans should emphasize individual rewards since the team can succeed only if all individuals are highly motivated to work as hard as possible.

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Pace

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Feedback

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