A Goal of Long-Term ______ Is to Align the Interests

question 29

Multiple Choice

A goal of long-term ______ is to align the interests of employees with those of shareholders and to motivate aligned performance over periods of more than 1 year.

• A) incentive pay
• B) base pay
• C) merit pay
• D) competitive pay

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Definitions:

Gambler's Fallacy

The erroneous belief that the outcome of a random event is influenced by previous outcomes, such as believing that a string of losses increases the likelihood of an imminent win.

Utilitarian Theory

A philosophical theory stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities.

Kantian Theory

A philosophical doctrine based on the works of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the importance of morality, ethics, and duty, guided by reason and categorical imperatives.

Begs the Question

A logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of the premises, often leading to circular reasoning.