What Is a Consequence of Lump-Sum Merit Raises

question 91

Multiple Choice

What is a consequence of lump-sum merit raises?

• A) higher costs versus merit raises
• B) lower budgets
• C) increased performance standards
• D) no merit-based increase in base pay

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