A Computer Used as a Component of a Larger System

question 10

Multiple Choice

A computer used as a component of a larger system is called

• A) an embedded system.
• B) a mainframe computer.
• C) a network.
• D) an operating system.
• E) a personal computer .

Examine company policies in pay transparency and its impacts on organizational culture.

Identify and discuss the potential problems of merit pay plans and how they can be addressed to increase effectiveness.

Recognize the role of bonuses in enhancing job performance and the comparison with conventional merit pay.

Understand the specific pay plans designed to improve cost-effectiveness, such as the Scanlon Plan.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The measurement of efficiency in production, often quantified as the ratio of outputs to inputs in a given time period.

Shifts

Designated working hours for employees or machinery in a company, often structured in patterns to ensure continuous production or service availability.

Productivity Variable

A factor that affects the efficiency and output rate of the production process or workforce.

Globalization

The method through which companies or various groups gain international impact or begin to function globally.