A Potential Problem with Paying Workers Based on a Piece

question 97

Multiple Choice

A potential problem with paying workers based on a piece rate is that:

• A) effort cannot be expended engaging in quality control.
• B) effort should not be expended engaging in quality control.
• C) workers will attempt to produce quality at the expense of quantity.
• D) workers will attempt to produce quantity at the expense of quality.

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Definitions:

Strictly Liable

A legal concept where a party is held responsible for damages or losses regardless of fault or intention.

Last Clear Chance

A legal doctrine allowing a plaintiff to recover damages even if they were partly at fault, if the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident.

Voluntarily Assumed Risk

A legal principle where an individual knowingly exposes themselves to a known danger or risk.

Negligent

Negligence is the failure to exercise appropriate and ethical care expected to be exercised amongst specified circumstances, leading to unintended harm or damage.