Which of the Following Extrinsic Rewards Is LEAST Likely to REDUCE

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following extrinsic rewards is LEAST likely to REDUCE enjoyment or productivity related to the stated task?

• A) Georgina's parents pay her money to get good grades.
• B) Mikala's figure-skating coach keeps telling her, "Skate better or you'll never win the gold."
• C) Edwina obtained the highest output during the present fiscal year and was given a surprise bonus to acknowledge her accomplishment.
• D) Marcella cheated on her history exam and passed with a "C."

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable costs—costs that change with production levels—in the calculation of cost of goods sold and excludes fixed costs.

Net Operating Income

The total earnings from a company's operations after deducting operating expenses but before interest and taxes.

Net Operating Income

The profit a company makes after deducting operating expenses from gross profit, not including income and expenses from investments and interest.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only considers variable costs in determining the cost of products.