Carmen Is in the First Quartile (Bottom) of the Pay

question 78

Multiple Choice

Carmen is in the first quartile (bottom) of the pay range and she has displayed superior performance this year. Hugo is in the fourth quartile (top) of the pay range and he has also displayed superior performance this year. In terms of percentage of pay:

• A) Carmen will receive a higher raise than Hugo
• B) Hugo and Carmen will receive equal raises
• C) Hugo will receive a higher raise than Carmen
• D) Carmen will receive the same raise as Hugo, but she will be promoted to the second quartile.
• E) None of the above are correct.

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