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Which of the following is an objective of variable pay?
Suggested Answer: B
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18 comments · newest first
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Deeann
10 months ago
I agree with Sarah, but C is also important for savings.
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Malinda
11 months ago
I think D makes sense too, keeping costs down is key.
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Silva
11 months ago
Wait, can variable pay really help with retention? Seems odd.
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Annamaria
11 months ago
Not sure about A, that doesn’t seem like a main goal.
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Tesha
11 months ago
Definitely B, it’s all about performance pay!
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Ronald
11 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think B makes the most sense since it directly ties performance to compensation.
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Lenna
12 months ago
I feel like retaining long-service employees is important, but I don't think that's the main goal of variable pay.
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Charlene
12 months ago
I remember discussing how variable pay can help with cost savings, so maybe C could be a good option too.
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Teri
1 year ago
I think variable pay is mostly about linking performance to pay, so I might go with B. But I'm not entirely sure.
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Bettye
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. The objectives of variable pay could include things like motivating performance, retaining talent, or controlling costs. I'll need to re-read the question and options carefully to determine the best answer.
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Hannah
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Variable pay is designed to link individual performance to compensation, so option B is clearly the right answer here. The other options don't really capture the core purpose of variable pay.
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Lachelle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Variable pay can have different goals, so I'll need to think carefully about how each of these options relates to that. Might need to review my notes on this topic before answering.
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Marjory
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the objectives of variable pay. I think the key is to focus on the specific options provided and consider which one best aligns with the concept of variable pay.
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Rosina
1 year ago
I agree with Salley. Linking pay to performance is a key reason for variable pay.
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Magnolia
1 year ago
I agree with Catalina. Variable pay can motivate employees to perform better.
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Catalina
1 year ago
I think the objective of variable pay is to link individual performance to individual pay.
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Salley
1 year ago
B) to help link individual performance to individual pay seems like the most logical objective for variable pay.
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Carmen
1 year ago
I agree, linking individual performance to pay makes sense.