Amelia Received a Stellar Performance Appraisal in 2016 That Translated

question 108

Multiple Choice

Amelia received a stellar performance appraisal in 2016 that translated to a 10 percent pay raise for 2017. Her 2016 base pay was $50,000. Which of the following applies to 2017?

• A) Her employer would give her a bonus of $5,000.
• B) Her pay would remain $50,000 but she would most likely get a promotion.
• C) Her employer would add 10 percent to all her 2016 compensation components-base pay, incentives, benefits, and perks.
• D) Her starting pay would be $55,000.

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid. Nucleic acid with roles in gene expression. Most are single-stranded chains of ribonucleotides (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil). See messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA.

Protein

Organic molecule that consists of one or more polypeptides.

Initiator tRNA

A special type of transfer RNA that begins the process of translating a mRNA molecule to a protein by carrying the first amino acid of the protein.