Which of the Following Is NOT a Weakness of Profit-Sharing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a weakness of profit-sharing plans?

• A) They cause intense competition at the individual employee level.
• B) Profits shared may be affected by external economic factors.
• C) The line of sight between reward and individual performance is weak.
• D) The performance of other firms on the stock market may affect profits.

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Definitions:

Situationist Argument

A perspective in social psychology that suggests human behavior is largely influenced by situational factors and the immediate environment rather than by personal traits or motivations.

Personality Researchers

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Responses

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Mischel's Review

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