Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Traditional Merit

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of traditional merit pay programs?

• A)Peer and subordinate ratings are frequent and they tend to receive more weight than supervisory ratings.
• B)The feedback under this system tends to occur too frequently,which may cause average employees to feel more discouraged than appreciated.
• C)These programs lack emphasis on individual performance and focus too much on teamwork.
• D)These programs often involve gathering inappropriate feedback from external sources.
• E)Employees are encouraged to focus on personal gains rather than what is good for the organization.

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