Which of the Following Is NOT a Disadvantage Associated with Merit

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage associated with merit pay?

• A) The criteria for determining merit are often nebulous.
• B) It is difficult to quantify merit pay criteria.
• C) It can end up being "catch-up" pay.
• D) It allows the employer to differentiate pay given to high performers.

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Definitions:

Disturbed Perceptions

Altered or distorted perception of reality, often experienced in mental health disorders.

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

A cognitive approach where individuals habitually attribute negative events to permanent, personal, and pervasive causes, often affecting their overall outlook on life.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed, perceived as beyond their control.

Social-cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology focusing on how people's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes influence their behavior within a social context.