Incentive programs encourage employees to improve performance. Yet, in

QUESTION

Incentive programs encourage employees to improve performance. Yet, in order to be effective, they must meet certain criteria. Which of the following does NOT enhance the effectiveness of incentives?

A) The incentive must be measurable.
B) The incentive must be linked to performance.
C) The manager must determine the appropriate incentive.
D) The employee must see the incentivized goal as achievable.
E) The incentive must satisfy an employee need.

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) For an incentive to be effective, it must be agreed upon by the manager and the employee.