Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Traditional Merit

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of traditional merit pay programs?

• A)Peer and subordinate ratings are rare and they tend to receive less weight than supervisory ratings.
• B)The feedback under this system tends to occur frequently, which causes discouragement among employees.
• C)The program lacks emphasis on individual performance and leave the organization with a group of nonachievers.
• D)It often involves gathering inappropriate feedback from external sources.
• E)The program discourages teamwork and organizational performance often declines.

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