Blackmoor Industries is an American firm that manufactures automotive parts. Blackmoor has two manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and one in a foreign country. Blackmoor's global managers have recently reported that they are having difficulty motivating their employees to meet various deadlines and production quotas. Which of the following undermines the argument that Blackmoor's global managers should implement a merit-based reward system to motivate individual employees?

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Blackmoor's foreign facility is located in Taiwan, which is a developed country with a high standard of living. Therefore, it is unlikely that a merit-based reward system would be effective in motivating employees in this facility.

Blackmoor Industries Is an American Firm That Manufactures Automotive Parts