choose one of the questions below to kick off our conversation for the week. You need to make your original post by midnight Wednesday and post 2 responses to the thoughts of your classmates by midnight Sunday. When we read your posts it should be OBVIOUS that you have been reading the book. This is meant to be a professional level discussion. Show us what you've got! #1 A frequently heard complaint about merit raises is that they do little to increase employee effort. What are the causes of this belief? Suggest specific ways in which the motivating value of merit raises may be increased. #2 Many organizations are concerned about the rising cost of employee benefits and question their value to the organization and to the employees. In your opinion, what benefits are of the greatest value to employees? To the organization? Why? #3 An unhealthy work environment can lower productivity, contribute to low morale, and increase medical and workers' compensation costs. What are some specific ways you would suggest improving the work environment