Upon Being Hired as a Marketing Representative at Argo Pharmaceuticals,Shelly

question 51

Multiple Choice

Upon being hired as a marketing representative at Argo Pharmaceuticals,Shelly agreed to forego 5% of her normal pay if she failed to meet performance goals.In return,Shelly will receive a 10% bonus if she exceeds her goals.In what type of plan does Shelly most likely participate?

• A)earnings-at-risk pay plan
• B)variable risk sharing plan
• C)at-risk gainsharing plan
• D)risk-reward stock plan

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