One Reason Why Merit Pay Plans Are Employed with a Much

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Multiple Choice

One reason why merit pay plans are employed with a much greater frequency than wage incentive plans is that

• A)white-collar workers particularly believe that performance should be an important determinant of pay.
• B)blue-collar jobs more often offer objective performance criteria with which pay can be linked.
• C)blue-collar workers tend to perceive a strong link between rewards and performance.
• D)merit pay plans that are actually in use are very effective.
• E)substantial evidence indicates that merit plans are very effective for improving performance.

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