Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Reduce the Incidence

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the incidence of employee shirking?

• A) use of the corporate business structure, rather than an individual proprietorship
• B) closely relating the pay of workers to their productive contribution
• C) payment of identical wage rates to all workers
• D) providing workers with a year-end bonus if the business firm loses money during the year

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Definitions:

Social Hierarchy

The organization of individuals into levels of power, status, and authority within a society.

Influencing Factors

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Meritocracy

A societal system in which advancement and rewards are based on individual ability and achievement rather than on class privilege or wealth.

Wealth

The abundance of valuable resources or material possessions, or the control of such assets.