What Was a Potential Criticism from Slaveowners About the Task

question 109

Multiple Choice

What was a potential criticism from slaveowners about the task system?

• A) Slaves would do no work.
• B) Slaves would have too much autonomy.
• C) It was not suited for rice plantations.
• D) It only worked with a small amount of slaves.
• E) A typical plantation would need dozens of slave drivers.

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Definitions:

Timely

Occurring at a suitable or opportune moment, often with the implication of being precisely timed for its purpose.

Quantified Work Goals

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Performance

The level at which an individual, device, system, or component accomplishes its designated functions.

Means-Ends Chain

A conceptual framework that links desired outcomes (ends) with the actions or resources (means) required to achieve them.