A well-designed plan for paying salespeople's expenses should:

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Treating compensation and expenses as separate items allows for a clear understanding of the salesperson's earnings and ensures transparency in the payment process. It also helps the company accurately track expenses and prevent any fraudulent activities. Paying for all entertainment expenses incurred by salespeople (option C) may result in abuse of allowances and increased costs for the company. Option A is also not feasible as salespeople may have different territories, which may require varying levels of expenses. Option B is not ethical and can compromise the trust between the company and its sales reps. Option E is incorrect as a well-designed plan for paying salespeople's expenses should be used in conjunction with field supervision to ensure compliance with company policies and prevent abuse of allowances.

A Well-Designed Plan for Paying Salespeople's Expenses Should