Which of the Following Is a Reason for the Growth

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for the growth of benefits as a method of employee compensation?

• A)The tax treatment of benefits programs is less favorable for employees than the tax treatment of wages and salaries.
• B)People prefer a dollar in cash over a dollar's worth of any specific commodity.
• C)The legislation passed during the Great Depression was not conducive to benefits.
• D)Benefits are covered by wage and price controls.
• E)Groups of employees can typically receive a cost advantage over individuals.

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