All of the following statements about gain sharing are true EXCEPT:
A) gain sharing plans decrease personal responsibility.
B) gain-sharing plans involve a specific measurement of productivity combined with a calculation of a bonus designed to offer workers a share of any increase in total organizational productivity.
C) gain sharing increases work motivation because of pay-for-performance incentives.
D) with gain sharing, employees have a greater sense of personal responsibility for making performance contributions to the organization.
E) gain sharing encourages workplace cooperation and teamwork.

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Gain sharing plans do not decrease personal responsibility. In fact, they often increase it as employees have a direct stake in the success of the organization and their own contributions to it.

All of the Following Statements About Gain Sharing Are True