Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Employee Recognition

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding employee recognition?

• A) Employee recognition is an extrinsic reward.
• B) Critics argue that employee recognition programs are highly susceptible to political manipulation by management.
• C) Employee recognition programs are expensive.
• D) Nonfinancial incentives such as recognition are more motivating in the short term but in the long run financial incentives are more motivating.
• E) Employee stock option is a more powerful workplace motivator than recognition.

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