With _____, high performers earn more but no permanent adjustment is made to an employee's base pay.

A) incentive pay
B) equity pay
C) fixed earnings
D) retained earnings
E) merit pay

Incentive Pay

A form of compensation designed to reward employees for achieving specific performance targets or objectives.

Base Pay

The initial rate of compensation that an employee receives in exchange for their services, not including benefits, bonuses, or any other potential compensation.

Permanent Adjustment

A change in a workplace or work procedure that is intended to remain in effect indefinitely.