Under which of the following conditions can incentive plans fail to achieve their objectives?

A) when the goals are based on organizational performance
B) when employees are too motivated
C) when employees have little ability to affect performance standards
D) when the objectives are too focused

Incentive Plans

Programs designed by employers to motivate and reward employees for exceeding work performance goals.

Performance Standards

The established expectations, metrics, or benchmarks used to measure and assess an individual's or organization’s performance in specific areas.

Organizational Performance

The measurement of an organization's efficiency, effectiveness, and ability to meet its goals.