Team Spark LLC, a Producer of Consumer Goods, Practiced Gainsharing

question 5

Multiple Choice

Team Spark LLC, a producer of consumer goods, practiced gainsharing. After organizational restructuring, the management has decided to replace gainsharing plans with a piece-rate system. Which of the following is true of Team Spark LLC?

• A) It provided group incentives; now it provides individual incentives.
• B) It provided individual incentives; now it provides group incentives.
• C) It provided group incentives; now it provides organizational incentives.
• D) It provided individual incentives; now it provides organizational incentives.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, without needing external reward or recognition.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by internal personal satisfaction.

Call Centre

A centralized office used for the purpose of receiving or transmitting a large volume of requests by telephone, often related to customer service.

EVA

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