Which of the Following Statements About Team Pay Is the Most

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about team pay is the most accurate?

• A) Most managers are very satisfied with the team-based pay programs that are currently in place.
• B) Most managers have concluded that team pay methods are so complex and difficult to administer that they have gone back to pay plans based on rewarding workers for their individual achievements.
• C) Although individuals who make an outstanding contribution should be recognized and rewarded, a pay system based strictly on individual performance can undermine the cohesiveness teams need to meet their goals.
• D) Team pay plans should emphasize individual rewards since the team can succeed only if all individuals are highly motivated to work as hard as possible.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

A circumstance or occurrence that triggers a reaction in a living being.

Performance

The act of carrying out a task or function, often measured against known standards of accuracy, completeness, speed, and efficiency.

Determination

The firmness of purpose or the process of establishing something exactly, often through research or calculation.

Persistence

Persistence is the continued effort and determination in doing something despite difficulties or delays in achieving success.