Which of the Following Statements Regarding Incentive Systems Is False

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding incentive systems is false?

• A) Bonuses are often used at the executive levels.
• B) About half of all American manufacturing firms use productivity incentives.
• C) Profit-sharing systems provide some part of the profit for distribution to employees.
• D) The Scanlon plan is based on team productivity.
• E) Increasing use of cross-training has led to increasing use of knowledge-based pay systems.

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Definitions:

Motivated to Learn

Having the inner drive or desire to gain knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching.

Peer Influence

The effect that the attitudes, values, and behaviors of peers have on one’s own attitude, values, and behaviors.

Primary Sex Characteristics

Biological and physiological features present at birth that define the male and female sexes, such as reproductive organs.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

The physical features that emerge during puberty, which are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes.