Which of the Following States About Merit Pay Is NOT

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states about merit pay is NOT true?

• A)Merit pay may not be the main factor in recruiting and retention
• B)Teachers may abandon their creativity in order to comply with the set standards
• C)Merit pay is not a substitution for an adequate salary scale
• D)An unbiased operational definition of merit has been established
• E)none of the above

Understand the concept of acquired needs theory and its application in predicting employee behavior and motivation.

Analyze practical implications of motivation theories for managing and motivating employees effectively.

Understand the concepts of equity and perceived inequity in the workplace.

Distinguish between different types of individuals based on their responses to reward systems (e.g., entitleds, benevolents).

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Definitions:

Occupational Health

The study and practice of preventing and managing workplace illnesses and injuries to promote the health and well-being of workers.

Safety Laws

Regulations and statutes implemented to ensure safe working conditions and to protect the health and safety of workers and the public.

Employment Contract

A formal agreement between an employer and an employee outlining the terms of employment, including responsibilities, compensation, and duration.

Minimum Wages

The lowest legal hourly pay rate that employers can pay their workers.