Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. If managers regularly communicate with employees about the incentive pay plan, the organization's plan is more likely to meet its goals. 
2. One of the keys to a successful incentive-pay plan is its uniformity. 
3. A transfer can be used to retain an employee's interest and motivation by presenting a new challenge. 
4. An employee cannot be dismissed permanently "for cause" for absenteeism. 

Answer 1

1. TRUE
Eighty-nine percent of companies that regularly communicated with their employees said their incentive plans met their goals, compared with only 57% of companies that did not discuss them with their employees.
2. FALSE
Five keys to a successful incentive-pay plan are the following, according to consultant Ken Abosch: simplicity, clear goals, realistic goals, consistency with present goals, and regular communication.
3. TRUE
Employees might be transferred for four principal reasons: (1) to solve organizational problems by using their skills at another location; (2) to broaden their experience in being assigned to a different position; (3) to retain their interest and motivation by being presented with a new challenge; or (4) to solve some employee problems, such as personal differences with their bosses.
4. FALSE
A person can be dismissed permanently "for cause": absenteeism, sloppy work habits, failure to perform satisfactorily, breaking the law, and the like.