Fred and Barney Fill Egg Cartons with Eggs

question 135

Multiple Choice

Fred and Barney fill egg cartons with eggs. Fred just started the job and can fill only 25 cartons an hour. Barney has significant on-the-job experience that allows him to fill 50 cartons an hour. Both Fred and Barney work 50 hours a week. Fred's average weekly productivity is ______ cartons; Barney's average weekly productivity is ______ cartons; and as a team their average weekly productivity is ______ cartons.

• A) 25; 50; 75
• B) 25; 50; 37.5
• C) 1,000; 2,000; 1,500
• D) 1,250; 2,500; 1,875

Explain the potential problems associated with wage incentive plans and their impact on productivity restrictions.

Evaluate the role of pay transparency and its effects on organizational trust and motivation.

Distinguish between pay systems preferred by different types of workers (white-collar vs. blue-collar) and their expectations regarding performance and pay.

Describe strategies for increasing productivity through pay plans while avoiding the restriction of productivity.

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