With the Introduction of an Individual Incentive Program,Alexander Feels Like

question 109

Multiple Choice

With the introduction of an individual incentive program,Alexander feels like he is competing with the other members of his team instead of working together with them.While the individual incentive plan could mean more money for some members of the team,most members of the team feel the same way Alexander does.They wish they could go back to working together for a group incentive.Which disadvantage of individual incentives does this illustrate?

• A)many jobs have no direct output
• B)may motivate undesirable employee behaviors
• C)record-keeping burden is high
• D)may not fit organizational culture

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