MI – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Decision-Making Techniques

Identify a disadvantage of a group incentive scheme.

Question

Group incentive schemes are common and frequently successful. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a group incentive scheme?

A. May engender closer cooperation in the group and a team spirit

B. Increase total production output with the same number of employees

C. Support workers not directly associated with production can be included

D. May encourage more flexible working arrangements within the group

E. Less hardworking members of a group receive the same bonus

Answer

E. Less hardworking members of a group receive the same bonus

Explanation: The correct answer is E because one of the disadvantages of group incentive schemes is that less hardworking members of a group might receive the same bonus as more diligent members. This can lead to dissatisfaction among higher-performing workers, as the rewards may not reflect individual contributions within the group. The other options (A, B, C, and D) describe advantages of group incentive schemes, such as fostering cooperation, improving output, and encouraging flexible work arrangements.

Tags: Employee Motivation, Group Incentive Schemes, Teamwork
Level: Level 1

Topic: Decision-making techniques
Series: NOV 2020

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