Under Which of the Following Conditions Can Incentive Plans Fail

question 2

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions can incentive plans fail to achieve their objectives?

• A) when the goals are based on organizational performance
• B) when employees are too motivated
• C) when employees have little ability to affect performance standards
• D) when the objectives are too focused

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