A well$-$designed reward system

A$).$ emphasizes weeding out employees who are average performers.

B$).$ should be free of elements that induce stress, anxiety, tension, pressure to perform, and job insecurity.

C$.)$ puts the primary emphasis on denying rewards to those who fail to perform tasks in the prescribed fashion.

D$).$ ties rewards to performance outcomes directly linked to good strategy execution and the achievement of financial and strategic objectives.

E$).$ strives for a $50-50$ balance between positive and negative rewards and a $50-50$ balance between monetary and nonmonetary rewards.