Question

Promotion is defined as giving a higher position to the employee, which carries more responsibilities and higher status. Promotion means advancement of an employee in terms of pay and status and also improvement in working conditions.

What do we call an increase in responsibilities and status without any increase in pay or other financial benefits?

[1 mark]

• A. Upgradation
• B. Renumeration
• C. Promotion
• D. Dry promotion

Answer 1

The correct option is D Dry promotion

An increase in responsibilities and status without any increase in pay or other financial benefits is termed as dry promotion. For example, a professor in a university becomes head of the department.