Which of the Following Help Explain Why Firms Pay Bonuses

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following help explain why firms pay bonuses to workers during particularly profitable years to prevent workers from becoming disgruntled? People

• A) are rational maximisers.
• B) are reluctant to change their minds.
• C) are inconsistent over time.
• D) care about fairness.

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