Under which of the following conditions can incentive plans fail to achieve their objectives?
A) when the goals are based on organizational performance
B) when employees are too motivated
C) when employees have little ability to affect performance standards
D) when the objectives are too focused

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Incentive plans can fail to achieve their objectives when employees feel they have little or no control over the performance standards required to obtain the incentives. If employees believe their actions have little impact on the outcomes, the incentive plan loses its effectiveness as a motivational tool.

Under Which of the Following Conditions Can Incentive Plans Fail