Which of the Following Statements Regarding Performance Incentives Is Accurate

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding performance incentives is accurate?

• A)Employees who are heavily rewarded by commissions may overwhelm customers who provide them with a low probability of making a sale.
• B)When awarded stock options,employees tend to hold on to them rather than sell them.
• C)Profit sharing is an effective way of tying employee pay to individual effort.
• D)Gainsharing programs can be successful if the payout formula is generous and employees can participate in the management of the company.

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Definitions:

Obstructionism

The deliberate delaying or prevention of the progress of initiatives, often through procedural means.

Overt Aggression

Visible or directly expressed forms of hostility or violence towards others.

Interpersonal Contact

Direct, face-to-face interaction between two or more individuals for the purpose of communication or relationship building.

Job Burnout

A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and dissatisfaction in the workplace.