Although research supports the logic and theoretical benefits of merit pay, it also indicates that __________.
A) human resource specialists are necessary to administer merit pay plans
B) employees are overpaid for the jobs they perform
C) merit system cannot discriminate between high and low performers
D) the implementation of merit pay plans is not easy
E) managers believe that merit pay plans properly reflect employee productivity

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The correct answer is D because research indicates that while merit pay has theoretical benefits, implementing these plans in practice is challenging due to various factors such as defining and measuring performance accurately, ensuring fairness, and managing employee perceptions and reactions.

Although Research Supports the Logic and Theoretical Benefits of Merit