Sina Looks Over Annual Performance Evaluations for All Employees in the Sales

question 37

Multiple Choice

Sina looks over annual performance evaluations for all employees in the sales department. Based on their performance, she determines who is eligible for merit-based salary increases. Sina belongs to the ________ workgroup.

• A) customer service
• B) operations
• C) human resources
• D) marketing
• E) sales

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

The most important measure of inflation. This tells us the percentage rise in the price level since the base year, which is set at 100; represented by CPI.

Effective Minimum Wage

The lowest wage that an employer can legally pay an employee, adjusted for factors such as living costs and inflation.

Equilibrium Level

The state in an economy or market where supply equals demand, and there is no inherent force to change the price or quantity.

Real Wages

The purchasing power of wages, adjusted for inflation, representing the quantity of goods and services that can be bought.