According to research, which of the following best describes incentive plans?

A) They can contribute to organizational performance if certain conditions are met.
B) They usually improve organizational performance by at least 10 percent.
C) They usually lead to negative outcomes.
D) They tend to drive up organizational costs and decrease profits.

Incentive plans can enhance organizational performance when designed and implemented effectively, aligning employee efforts with organizational goals under specific conditions. There's no universal improvement rate like 10 percent, nor do they inherently lead to negative outcomes or increased costs and decreased profits without considering the context and execution of the plan.