In Designing Gain-Sharing Plans,why Is There a Need to Decide

question 8

Multiple Choice

In designing gain-sharing plans,why is there a need to decide on the historical baseline against which to compare productivity?

• A) to determine whether real productivity gains actually occurred
• B) to satisfy the unions
• C) to allow for flexibility
• D) to increase employee participation

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