Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Merit

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a merit pay system?

• A) It does not relate the rewards to economic conditions.
• B) It cannot be used effectively in performance appraisals.
• C) Comparative pay is not considered in its evaluation.
• D) It is not consistent with performance management's dimensions.
• E) It can quickly become expensive for the company.

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Definitions:

Apocrine

A type of gland that releases its secretions by pinching off a portion of the cell, found mainly in the underarm and groin area, contributing to body odor when the secretion is broken down by bacteria.

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are moved out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Exocrine Gland

A gland that releases its secretions through ducts directly into external environments or internal surfaces, rather than into the bloodstream.