One Way to Overcome the Problem of the Commons Is

question 174

Multiple Choice

One way to overcome the problem of the commons is to

• A) assign property rights so that someone owns the resource.
• B) take away property rights so that no one owns the resource.
• C) leave the market alone because the market will reach an equilibrium in which the efficient amount of the resource is used.
• D) None of the above answers is correct.

Understand the importance of performance measures in the design and success of incentive plans.

Grasp the factors contributing to the success or failure of incentive plans.

Identify and understand the advantages of specific incentive plans such as piece rate and merit pay systems.

Understand the role of management, performance appraisal systems, and strategic compensation in the success of incentive plans.

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