Merit pay is an attempt to make pay contingent upon __________.

A) tenure in the organization
B) specific competencies
C) a willingness to acquire and develop job related skills
D) performance
E) years of experience in the industry

Merit Pay

A salary increase awarded to employees based on their job performance, as a method to motivate and reward excellence.

Tenure

A status granted to an employee, usually after a specific period of service, indicating a permanent position or a guarantee of employment.

Competencies

A mix of knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes that a person needs to be effective in a wide range of jobs and various types of organizations.