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Author: William N. Lanen Professor, Shannon Anderson Associate Professor, Michael W Maher

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On December 30, a manager determines that income is about $9.9 million. The manager has a compensation plan that calls for a bonus of 25 percent (of salary) if income exceeds $10 million and no bonus if it is below $10 million. What problems might arise with this bonus plan?

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On December 30, a manager determines that income is about $9.9 million. The manager has a compensation plan that calls for a bonus of 25 percent (of salary) if income exceeds $10 million and no bonus if it is below $10 million. What problems might arise with this bonus plan?

Solution Summary: The author explains that the current bonus plan is not an ideal contingent compensation plan.

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