Match the Terms with the Definitions

question 7

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the definitions.
- Requires employers to pay overtime at 1 1/2 times the regular rate to any hourly employee who works over 40 hours in a week.

• A)direct deposit
• B)electronic system
• C)employee
• D)employee earnings record
• E)Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• F)FICA taxes
• G)gross pay
• H)independent contractor
• I)manual system
• J)net pay
• K)payroll processing center
• L)payroll register
• M)salary
• N)wage-bracket method
• O)wages
• P)withhol ding allowance

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Definitions:

Agency Problem

A conflict of interest inherent in any relationship where one party is expected to act in the best interest of another.

Moral Hazard

A condition in which a person can benefit, usually financially, by acting unethically or immorally, i.e., the person is tempted to be less than honest and ethical. An insurance term. A moral hazard exists when executive compensation is heavily based on the market price of the company’s stock.

Arbitrage

The practice of taking advantage of price differences in different markets to make a profit.

Money Markets

Financial markets focused on short-term borrowing and lending with maturities of less than one year, dealing in instruments like Treasury bills and commercial paper.