The Owner of a Mattress Factory Is Concerned About the Quality

question 178

Multiple Choice

The owner of a mattress factory is concerned about the quality of the mattresses coming off the assembly line.Which of the following incentives would most likely increase the quality of the assembly line employees?

• A) a $1.00/hour raise
• B) 25 cents for each mattress produced
• C) a company meeting on improving performance in which employees actively participate
• D) a detailed memo listing the new rules that employees must follow on the assembly line

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