Louie received the highest performance rating and is in the second quartile of his pay range.He received a pay increase of 8 percent.Bart also received the highest performance rating and is in the fourth quartile.Given the way most merit increase grids work, what size of pay increase would you expect Bart to receive?
A)Less than 8 percent
B)More than 8 percent
C)8 percent
D)There is no relationship between ratings and position in pay range.

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In most merit increase grids, employees in higher quartiles of their pay range receive smaller percentage increases to avoid exceeding the maximum of the pay range. Since Bart is in the fourth quartile, he would likely receive less than 8 percent.

Louie Received the Highest Performance Rating and Is in the Second