A reward system that accentuates positive rewards for good performance
A) works best in strong culture organizations, while negative motivational approaches and reward systems tend to be most successful in weak culture organizations.
B) is especially effective in aligning the well-being of organizational members with achieving the company's performance targets; reward systems with negative elements tend to be very dysfunctional in motivating employees.
C) seldom works very well because the threat of denying rewards to sub-par performers is typically the most powerful motivator.
D) works fine so long as 100% emphasis is placed on monetary incentives.
E) has considerable appeal because when cooperation is positively enlisted and rewarded, rather than strong-armed by orders and threats (implicit or explicit), people tend to respond with more enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, and initiative.

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The text states that a reward system which accentuates positive rewards for good performance has considerable appeal because it enlists and rewards cooperation in a positive way, leading to more enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, and initiative. The other options are either incorrect (A, C, and D) or partially correct but do not fully capture the benefits of a positive reward system (B).

A Reward System That Accentuates Positive Rewards for Good Performance