When Workers Are a Part of a Team Their Compensation

question 51

Multiple Choice

When workers are a part of a team their compensation should be

• A) based strictly on their individual performance in order to encourage each worker to exert his or her maximum effort.
• B) based strictly on the achievements of their team in order to encourage teamwork and cooperation.
• C) a stated wage or salary that is not based on either team or individual performance, because it is very difficult to measure individual performance in a team environment.
• D) based on team performance, with additional rewards for those workers who make outstanding individual contributions.

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Definitions:

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Forward Interest Rate

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