An Organization Gives a 1% Raise to Everyone Annually, and Many

question 10

Multiple Choice

An organization gives a 1% raise to everyone annually, and many employees are upset by this practice, so they have no motivation to work hard. Why are employees upset and unmotivated?

• A) The practice is not consistent with an optimal experience
• B) The amount of the raise is too small; a raise of at least 3% is needed to motivate
• C) Everyone is treated the same; no distinction is made based on performance
• D) There is no communication about why everyone gets a 1% raise

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