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What Is a Collective Action Problem? Provide Examples

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What is a collective action problem? Provide examples. Why do some collective action problems get solved, whereas others seem to resist resolution? What accounts for the difference?


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Flextime

A flexible work scheduling policy that allows employees to vary their arrival and departure times within specified limits.

Profit-Sharing

A compensation program where employees or stakeholders receive a share of the company’s profits, often based on predefined criteria or performance metrics.

Gain-Sharing

A compensation strategy designed to share the financial benefits with employees when the company achieves specific performance improvements.

Pay-for-Performance

A compensation strategy where employees' pay is directly tied to their performance, productivity, or achievement of specific targets.

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