Consider the Following to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 9

Multiple Choice

Consider the following to answer the question(s) below:
To determine whether the cash bonuses paid by Johnson Financial Group are related to annual pay, data were gathered for 10 account executives who received such bonuses in 2007. The data, scatterplot and summary statistics are shown below.

-The slope of the estimated regression line that relates the response variable (cash bonus) to the predictor variable (annual pay) is

• A) 0.409
• B) -16945
• C) 0.54
• D) 3.45
• E) none of the above

Acknowledge the variability in the use of performance appraisal systems across industries.

Comprehend the fundamental elements of the integrated model of work motivation.

Recognize the importance of reliable and valid performance appraisal systems and familiarize with different appraisal methods.

Understand the difference and relationship between a job, work, and an organizational position.

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