When Using Bonuses, Managers Should Be Mindful of

question 69

Multiple Choice

When using bonuses, managers should be mindful of

• A)the amount, so that the bonus does not negatively effect the profits of the company.
• B)not recognizing friends within the company.
• C)the size of the bonus in relation to the event recognized.
• D)potential unexpected behaviours arising when employees try to ensure they will receive bonuses.
• E)very little, the bonus is just so effective.

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Definitions:

Approach-approach

A conflict situation where an individual must choose between two desirable outcomes.

Incompatible demands

Situations or expectations that are at odds with one another, making it difficult to comply with both simultaneously.

Approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual is simultaneously drawn to and repelled by the same object, goal, or activity.

Avoidance-avoidance

A psychological conflict involving a choice between two undesirable outcomes or situations.