31. There is a direct and clear relationship between employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and employee performance and motivation. 32. The optimal level of at-risk compensation depends upon an...

31. There is a direct and clear relationship between employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and employee performance and motivation.

32. The optimal level of at-risk compensation depends upon an organization’s HR strategy, and the Free Agent and Committed Expert HR strategies are most likely to include substantial at-risk compensation.

33. Meet-the-market pay level strategies are most frequently adopted by organizations pursuing Free Agent and Loyal Soldier HR strategies.

34. The highest levels of at-risk pay are associated with the Free Agent HR strategy.

35. Under the Free Agent HR strategy, profit sharing and stock plans are fairly common; however, to be effective motivators, there must be near immediate payouts.