Be fair and impartial; give praise where praise is due, and censor those who deserve to be censored; ___

• A. stake everything on results and win
• B. praise every employee equally
• C. aim for high efficiency and productivity
• D. reward employees only on the basis of their merits

Answer: (D)

Fair treatment in the workplace means recognizing performance and behavior based on merit, not treating everyone the same or rewarding everyone equally. The statement about being fair and impartial, praising where due, and censuring those who deserve to be censored points to a system where rewards reflect actual contributions and behavior. Rewarding employees only on the basis of their merits best fits this idea because it directly ties recognition and compensation to demonstrated performance, maintaining accountability and motivating improvement.

Staking everything on results can push people toward risky shortcuts rather than fair evaluation. Praising every employee equally ignores differences in contribution and performance. Aiming for high efficiency and productivity is important, but it doesn’t specify how rewards are distributed or connect specifically to merit and impartiality.