A reward system that accentuates positive rewards for good performance
A. is especially effective in aligning the well-being of organizational members with achieving the company's performance targets; reward systems with negative elements tend to be very dysfunctional in motivating employees.
B. works best in strong culture organizations, while negative motivational approaches and reward systems tend to be most successful in weak culture organizations.
C. seldom works very well because the threat of denying rewards to sub-par performers is typically the most powerful motivator.
D. has considerable appeal because when cooperation is positively enlisted and rewarded, rather than strong-armed by orders and threats (implicit or explicit), people tend to respond with more enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, and initiative.
E. works fine so long as 100 percent emphasis is placed on monetary incentives.
Answer: D
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