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Some companies pay their executive team (managers and bosses) very well with large quarterly or yearly bonuses based on sales and performance of the company. They do this with the philosophy that when you pay the "decision makers" well, based on sales performance, they will perform better. Other companies believe that paying entry-level workers (the ones who come in direct Paying contact with the customer) very well, it will directly affect the company performance and consumer experience and sales will Employees increase as a result. What direction would you take if given a payroll budget that would not allow bonuses and pay increases across the board? Would you pay the executive team better with large bonuses? OR Would you pay your entry-level workers a better wage? Explain your thought process