Performance Records for 18 Salespersons Are Selected to Investigate Whether

question 17

Multiple Choice

Performance records for 18 salespersons are selected to investigate whether compensation methods are a significant motivational factor. $\begin{array}{lc}\\ \text { Compensation Method } \quad\quad\text { Sales }\\\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|l|}\hline \text { Straight Salary } & 18 & 12 & 22 & 28 & 28 & & \\\hline \text { Straight Commission } & 27 & 34 & 34 & 27 & 20 & 16 & 24 \\\hline \text { Salary plus Commission } & 11 & 17 & 27 & 14 & 30 & 22 & \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$

A Kruskal-Wallis test is to be performed with $\alpha$ = 0.01.The critical chi-square value is _______.

• A)15.086
• B)13.277
• C)7.779
• D)9.210
• E)8.657

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Definitions:

Quality Of Work Life

A concept that refers to the overall satisfaction, well-being, and favorable working conditions experienced by employees.

Organizational Culture

A collection of common beliefs, objectives, values, and behaviors that define a particular institution or organization.

Organization-Wide Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of members within an entire organization.

Vested Interests

The stake or involvement one has in an outcome that, typically, provides personal benefit, financial gain, or power.