Why Was Frederick Taylor's Principle of the Piecerate System Beneficial

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why was Frederick Taylor's principle of the piecerate system beneficial to workers and managers?

• A) The piece-rate system increased the number of motions necessary to accomplish tasks.
• B) The piece-rate system incentivized workers to accomplish more, as well as earn more money for themselves.
• C) The piece-rate system exemplified the Hawthorne effect.
• D) The piece-rate system highlighted the contingency perspective.
• E) The piece-rate system paid workers equally, despite differences in productivity.

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Definitions:

Gastric Glands

Glands located in the lining of the stomach that secrete gastric juice, including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, aiding in digestion.

Produce HCl

Refers to the process where the parietal cells of the stomach secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) which is essential for digestion and killing pathogens ingested with food.

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for peristalsis and segmentation movements.

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of mesothelial cells, covering the exterior of abdominal organs and lining the cavity they reside in.