Merit guidecharts are being used in conjunction with performance ...

[haleyc112]

Merit guidecharts are being used in conjunction with performance appraisal to determine pay adjustments. Guidecharts usually identify
 
  (a) the employee's last pay increase and any bonuses received
  (b) the employee's current performance rating and location in the pay grade
  (c) the employee's performance ratings during employment
  (d) the employee's attendance and overtime records

Question 2

When an employee is being paid in the 4th quartile of a pay grade, it means that
 
  (a) the employee is on the job with less than minimal qualifications
  (b) the employee has performed in a superior manner for a sustained period of time
  (c) the employee has consistently performed in an acceptable manner for at least two years
  (d) the employee performs at a marginal level

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b