In the Chapter Opening Vignette "Managing Human Resources at the United

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the chapter opening vignette "Managing Human Resources at the United States Postal Service", the success of the USPS's approach to performance-based pay is due to:

• A) the support it has from top-level managers
• B) the use of clear and specific performance targets
• C) rewards that are clearly linked to performance
• D) pay consequences that are large enough to make a difference to employees
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

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A condition where localized damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.

Heatstroke

A severe condition caused by impairment of the body’s temperature-regulating abilities, resulting from prolonged exposure to excessive heat and characterized by cessation of sweating, severe headache, high fever, hot dry skin, and in serious cases collapse and coma.

Coma

An abnormal deep stupor from which a person cannot be aroused by external stimuli.

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A severe metabolic condition often associated with type 1 diabetes where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones).