Which of the Following Is a Prerequisite for the Effective

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a prerequisite for the effective execution of a merit-pay plan in an organization?

• A) The employees participating in a merit-pay program must mandatorily possess a stock-option plan.
• B) The organization must have valid and reliable measures of what merit entails.
• C) The performance measurement system must not differentiate too greatly among employees.
• D) The criteria for reward should be the knowledge level of employees.
• E) The evaluation of individual merit should be performed based on an employee's behavior and conduct.

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