Week 12 summary sheet questions

What is a time rate payment system based on?

• The amount of product produced

• The number of sales made

• The amount of time the person works

• The number of tasks completed

Which workers are not always paid overtime according to the document?

• Non-manual workers

• Piece rate workers

• Salaried workers

• Commissioned staff

What is the main benefit of the piece rate system?

• It rewards non-productive workers

• It measures the quality of output

• It rewards productive workers

• It guarantees a fixed salary

What is a potential problem with piece rates if workers focus only on speed?

• Increased motivation

• Higher quality of output

• Scrap levels might be high

• Lower production costs

According to Herzberg, what is a motivator that can improve workers' skills and motivate them?

• Time rate

• Promotion

• Bonuses

• Commission

What is the purpose of bonuses in the workplace?

• To provide a fixed salary

• To motivate workers to reach targets

• To measure the quality of output

• To reward non-productive behavior

What can be a disadvantage of large bonuses according to the document?

• They can encourage team play

• They can turn workers into money-seeking robots

• They can decrease motivation

• They can reduce the quality of output

What is the main purpose of Performance-related pay (PRP)?

• To evaluate staff performance once a year

• To motivate non-manual workers whose output is difficult to measure

• To create a fair appraisal system

• To ensure that all employees are involved

Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of profit-sharing?

• It can help to unite workers and shareholders

• It ensures that all workers feel appreciated and valued

• It guarantees a fixed annual profit for workers

• It motivates workers to produce more

What is a fundamental problem with motivating individuals through Performance-related pay (PRP) according to the text?

• It might create unhealthy rivalry

• It is used to evaluate staff performance

• It ensures teamwork

• It is a method to share profits