Which of the following is the LEAST relevant characteristic of an effective incentive plan?
A) Incentives are based on industry standards.
B) Rewards are attractive to targeted employees.
C) Incentives are linked to effort and performance.
D) Goals are specific, achievable, and challenging.

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For incentive plans to be effective, there should be a clear link between effort and performance, and between performance and reward, and the reward must be attractive to the employee. The employee or employees must have specific challenging goals, and employees must have the skills and training to do the job. Industry standards are less relevant.

Which of the Following Is the LEAST Relevant Characteristic of an Effective