Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: So I went with Eric to his company party about a few hours ago . Dude , what 's up with these commercial editting companies ? There was a free bar , free food , and like amazing Christmas presents . Eric , who was only working there for a few weeks , got a 200 dollar bonus and an iPod shuffle ! !
Question: Why did Eric get a bonus despite only working their for a short time ?
Options: 
- None of the above choices .
 - He has been providing insider info from his last job
 - He is a relative of the director and they are engaging in nepotism
 - They wanted him to feel welcome at the company and increase the chance of him staying


They wanted him to feel welcome at the company and increase the chance of him staying