COST MANAGEMENT: A STRATEGIC EMPHASIS E
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Chapter 20, Problem 31E
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To determine
State some of the alternative bases for compensation pools, in addition to revenue.
2.
To determine
State the effect of using revenues, rather than using some other base and comment on the effectiveness of the revenue base relative to other options for the bonus compensation base.
3.
To determine
Describe the likely motivational effects of the use of the firm wide bonus plan for firms in the financial service industry.
4.
To determine
State whether the firm wide revenue plan for bonus compensation is a fair method for ascertaining bonuses and provide reason.
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