A Straight Salary

question 155

Multiple Choice

A straight salary

• A) offers the most security for the salesperson.
• B) includes some salary and some commission.
• C) offers the most incentive.
• D) is tied to results actually achieved.
• E) is based on the specific sales or profit objective a salesperson is expected to achieve.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in a lawsuit as a punishment to the defendant and to deter future similar conduct.

Employment Discrimination

Involves treating an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of race, gender, national origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of U.S. legislation passed in 1964 that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

A legal term allowing employers to hire individuals based on characteristics that are normally considered discrimination if they are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business.