In Which of the Following Scenarios Is the Compensation Plan

question 110

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios is the compensation plan element of gainsharing used?

• A) Florida receives a set payment for each dog she grooms.
• B) Landon gets an additional 10 percent increase in salary each year if he meets his goals.
• C) Nigel gets an extra paycheck because his supervisors rank him as their most valuable employee.
• D) The members of Shae's distribution unit get an extra seven percent salary if they meet their goals.
• E) Angelina gets a free large screen television because she stayed after work hours to fix a software glitch.

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Definitions:

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Ethical Issue

A problem or situation that requires a person or organization to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right or wrong.

Deadly Force

Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm when used.

Expert Power

The influence and authority someone has as a result of their expertise, skills, or knowledge in a particular field.