Some Incentive Plans Do Not Achieve Positive Reinforcement Results Because​

question 26

Multiple Choice

Some incentive plans do not achieve positive reinforcement results because​

• A) ​they do not use monetary rewards.
• B) ​the incentives are too customized for individual wants and needs.
• C) ​what they reward may foster unethical behavior or unproductive competition.
• D) ​they result in overmotivation and overproduction to the point of having to lay workers off.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Net Income

The total net income of a parent company and its subsidiaries after eliminating intercompany transactions and distributions among subsidiaries.

Controlling Interest

Ownership of a sufficient portion of a company's stock to influence or direct the management and operations.

Amortization

The process of spreading out a loan or intangible asset cost over a specific period of time for accounting and tax purposes.

Goodwill

An intangible asset representing the excess value of a company over its tangible assets and liabilities, often arising from acquisitions.