Which of the Following Is NOT a Downside to Merit-Based

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a downside to merit-based pay?

• A)Merit pay is determined by the annual performance appraisal and is therefore only as valid as the employee's performance rating.
• B)Employee compensation is impacted by economic and other marketplace conditions,not individual performance.
• C)Merit pay plans face resistance from unions.
• D)Seniority determines employee compensation.

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