Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Firms

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for firms to choose a salary system rather than a commission system to compensate their employees?

• A)Research has shown that most companies will find that a salary system will be more profitable than a commission system.
• B)It is often difficult to attribute output to particular workers.
• C)If workers are paid on the basis of the number of units of output they produce, they may become less concerned about quality.
• D)Commission compensation systems are riskier for employees than a salary system, and many workers dislike risk.

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Definitions:

Stockout Risks

The potential for inventory shortages that can result in lost sales, customer dissatisfaction, and negative impacts on a business's reputation and income.

EOQ

Economic Order Quantity, a formula used in inventory management to determine the optimal order size that minimizes total inventory costs.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory kept in reserve to protect against stockouts due to variability in demand or supply.

Reorder Point

The inventory level at which a new order should be placed to replenish stock before it runs out.