Performance Records for 18 Salespersons Are Selected to Investigate Whether $\alpha$

question 83

Multiple Choice

Performance records for 18 salespersons are selected to investigate whether compensation methods are a significant motivational factor.
A Kruskal-Wallis test performed with $\alpha$ = 0.01 will result in a decision to _____.

• A) reject the null hypothesis
• B) reject the alternate hypothesis
• C) do not reject the null hypothesis
• D) do no reject the alternate hypothesis
• E) do nothing

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Definitions:

Effort-to-performance Expectancy

The belief that one's effort will lead to successful performance in tasks, often associated with motivational theories.

Job Status Rewards

This refers to benefits and recognitions provided to employees based on their position or level within an organization.

Organizational Politics

Refers to activities within an organization that are aimed at improving an individual's or group's power and status, often at the expense of others.

Employee Benefits

Forms of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries, such as health insurance, paid vacation, and retirement plans.