A Defense Available to the Employer in an Action for Workers

question 84

Multiple Choice

A defense available to the employer in an action for workers' compensation is that:

• A) the employee assumed the risk.
• B) the employee's injury happened before he came to work.
• C) the employee was contributorily negligent.
• D) a co-worker caused the injury.

Identify various types of compensation and incentive plans and their appropriate applications.

Comprehend the concepts of variable pay and how it links to employee performance.

Recognize potential consequences and challenges of implementing incentive plans, including issues like rate busting.

Understand the importance of performance measures in the design and success of incentive plans.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard amount expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit.

Standard Materials Cost

The pre-determined cost of materials that should be consumed under efficient operating conditions.

Material Used

The raw materials consumed in the manufacturing process to produce goods.

Produced Units

The total number of items manufactured or produced by a company within a specific period.