Poseidon Marine Supply Has Introduced a New Sales Compensation System

question 56

Multiple Choice

Poseidon Marine Supply has introduced a new sales compensation system that rewards sales staff based on a combination of individual goals and group sales goals. In implementing this program, what does the management of Poseidon probably hope to do?

• A)encourage teamwork among the sales staff
• B)increase the amount of service to existing Poseidon customers
• C)eliminate opportunities for unethical behaviour by sales staff
• D)motivate sales staff based on individual entrepreneurialism

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