Which of the following statements is false?

A. Bonuses are paid in addition to base salary.
B. Bonuses are frequently linked to performance.
C. Free-riding can result from a compensation scheme that gives competitive individual bonuses.
D. Free-riding can result from profit sharing.
E. Profit sharing redistributes profits back to the workers.


Answer: C

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