Two Managers Are Having a Discussion

question 198

Multiple Choice

Two managers are having a discussion.Bill says that the company's new incentive system will encourage high performance out of each employee because it clearly specifies what employees should do and the results that will lead to rewards.Beth disagrees,and says that Bill is ignoring the fact that employees will not be motivated if they don't feel that they are being treated fairly.For example,if Claire is paid less than Sam,she will feel unfairly treated unless she is convinced that the difference is warranted.Beth's claim that Claire will be dissatisfied assumes which of the following?

• A) Sam knows what Claire's salary is.
• B) Claire and Sam do pretty comparable work.
• C) Sam has received more favourable performance reviews than Claire.
• D) Claire achieves the goals set by the company's incentive system.
• E) Claire has not heard a persuasive justification for Sam's larger salary.

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