Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Merit

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that merit raises may fail to achieve their intended purpose?

• A) the performance appraisal system is deficient
• B) merit raises may be based on seniority or favouritism
• C) incentive rewards are linked to organizational goals
• D) employees are unable to differentiate between merit and other pay increases

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Definitions:

Credit Balance

A situation where the amount of credits in an account exceeds the debits, often indicating the amount owed to the account holder.

Consolidated Expenses

Consolidated expenses refer to the aggregation of all expenses from every division or subsidiary of a corporation into a single expenses figure.

Common Stock

Shares of ownership in a corporation that entitle holders to vote on corporate matters and receive dividends.

Acquisition

The process of obtaining control of another company or business, either through direct purchase, merger, or all-stock transaction.