How do defined-contribution plans differ from defined-benefit plans?

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In a defined contribution plan, the firm invests contributions for the employees, who own the value of the funds in the plan. If the pension plan's investments are profitable, pension income during retirement will be high; if the pension plan's investments are not profitable, retirement income will be low. In a defined benefit plan, the firm promises employees a particular dollar benefit payment, based on each employee's earnings and years of service.

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A) four B) five C) six D) eight

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____________ is the process of making a choice between two or more alternatives

a. Bargaining b. Trading c. Decision making d. Goal setting

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