Jose Is a Manager in the Finance Department

question 97

Multiple Choice

Jose is a manager in the finance department. He has just been given his objectives by his boss and is not sure whether he or his boss is responsible for completing the monthly budget forecast; this is an example of __________.

• A)role conflict
• B)role inconsistency
• C)role ambiguity
• D)role overload

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Definitions:

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plans

A type of retirement plan in which employees receive a share of the company's profits at a later date, usually upon retirement.

Merit Raises

Salary increases awarded to employees based on their job performance, often evaluated through performance appraisals.

Merit Bonuses

Financial rewards given to employees based on their performance and achievements, typically as a way to incentivize high-quality work.

Performance Appraisal System

The formal mechanism through which employee performance is assessed, feedback is provided, and development goals are set.