1. Studies have shown that variable pay plans may not achieve their proposed objectives or lead to organizational improvements due to each of the following, EXCEPT:
A) incentive plans sometimes fail to satisfy employee expectations for pay gains
B) taxes are often a demotivator
C) management may have failed to give adequate attention to the design and implementation of the plan
D) employees may have little ability to affect performance standards
2. Profit sharing refers to any procedure by which an employer pays employees:
A) an incentive based on their merit.
B) an incentive based on labor cost savings.
C) a bonus based on the overall productivity of their particular work group.
D) current or deferred sums based on the organization's financial performance.