In the Context of Rewarding Performance, Which of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the context of rewarding performance, which of the following is true of the power of earning?

• A)It minimizes the value of individual performance.
• B)It promotes passive behavior.
• C)It promotes active, responsible behavior.
• D)It decreases the positive value in the organizational reward system.

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

A situation where resources are utilized in the most optimal manner, producing the desired output with minimum waste or expense.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Property Rights

The legal rights to own, use, and dispose of assets including real estate, personal possessions, and intellectual property.