The Control Principle Stating That a Supervisor Should Take Action

question 18

Multiple Choice

The control principle stating that a supervisor should take action only when the variance is meaningful is most accurately referred to as the

• A) exception principle.
• B) scalar principle.
• C) Peter principle.
• D) reinforcement principle.

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The measure of inflation through the rising cost of goods and services, which diminishes the power of currency.

Nominal Wage

The wage earned by an employee, expressed in current currency terms, without adjustment for inflation or changes in purchasing power.

Efficiency Wage

A wage set above the market equilibrium by employers in an effort to enhance productivity, attract higher quality employees, and reduce turnover.

Constant Dollars

A term used to describe a measure of dollars that has been adjusted for inflation, reflecting the real value of money over time.