Which of the Following Is the Most Correct Statement About

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most correct statement about piece rates?

• A) A piece rate firm would attract less productive workers because piece rates reduce the incentive to work hard.
• B) A piece rate firm would attract more productive workers because piece rates usually require some form of quality control.
• C) A piece rate firm would attract less productive workers because piece rates do not work well when quality is important.
• D) A piece rate firm would attract more productive workers because piece rates give productive workers a chance to earn more money.

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