All of these are disadvantages of the group incentive plan EXCEPT:
A) it de-emphasizes individual performance and rewards the non-productive as well.
B) the rewards may be realized decades later reducing the day-to-day performance motivation.
C) it focuses the group on specific performance targets.
D) employees may come to regard the quarterly or annual group rewards as part of their base salary and expect them every year.

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The statement in option C is not a disadvantage. In fact, focusing the group on specific performance targets is a potential advantage of a group incentive plan as it can improve team cohesion and alignment. Options A, B, and D are all valid disadvantages of a group incentive plan.

All of These Are Disadvantages of the Group Incentive Plan