Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Broad Bands

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of broad bands?

• A) They reduce managers' flexibility in making assignments.
• B) They always result in pay decreases.
• C) They increase the number of levels in the organization's job structure.
• D) They reduce the opportunities for promoting employees.
• E) They discourage employees from gaining valuable experience through lateral career moves.

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Definitions:

Financial Growth Factors

Components that contribute to the increase in value of financial assets or earnings.

Geometric Mean

The nth root of the product of n numbers, used to calculate the average rate of return over time or the mean of ratios.

Growth Factor

One plus the percentage increase over a period of time. A growth factor less than 1 indicates negative growth, whereas a growth factor greater than 1 indicates positive growth. The growth factor cannot be less than 0.

Average Wage

The mean earnings of workers in a specific job, industry, or region, often used to compare economic wellbeing.