Which Would Be an Example of a Negative Side Effect

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which would be an example of a negative side effect of pay-for-performance plans?

• A) Profit sharing plans will tend to decrease the "free-ride" that some workers get by being part of a team.
• B) Employers get greater effort from workers by paying them a relatively high, above-equilibrium wage.
• C) Workers have to take additional schooling to learn skills that will enable them to keep their jobs.
• D) An increase in production from piece work can result in a decline in product quality.

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