IGCSE Workers

What is the total pay a worker receives, including basic wage, overtime, bonuses, and commission, called?

• Salary

• Wage rate

• Earnings

• Income

Which payment system rewards workers based on the amount they produce?

• Piece rate system

• Time rate system

• Salary system

• Commission system

What is one potential disadvantage of the piece rate system?

• It does not reward hard work

• Workers may prioritize quantity over quality

• It is only used in the service sector

• It provides a fixed salary

Which of the following is a reason why overtime pay benefits employers?

• It increases the number of workers permanently

• It ensures workers take regular breaks

• It reduces wages paid to employees

• It allows them to meet higher demand without hiring new staff

Why can bonuses sometimes cause problems in the workplace?

• They always decrease worker productivity

• They may cause resentment if distributed unfairly

• They are illegal in most countries

• They are only available for senior managers

In which type of job is commission commonly used as a form of payment?

• Manufacturing

• Sales

• Nursing

• Teaching

Which of the following is a non-wage factor that influences job choice?

• Overtime pay

• Bonuses

• Job satisfaction

• Commission

Why do many workers prefer non-manual jobs over manual jobs?

• Non-manual jobs are always better paid

• Non-manual jobs are generally less physically tiring

• Manual jobs provide more social benefits

• Manual jobs offer higher job security

What is one key reason why some people choose teaching as a profession?

• It provides the highest salary in the economy

• It has the benefit of long holidays

• It requires no formal qualifications

• It does not involve any job stress

Which workers are most likely to have unsociable working hours?

• Bank employees

• Office workers

• Nurses and emergency plumbers

• Accountants