IBM Paid Programmers by the Number of Lines of Code

question 42

Multiple Choice

IBM paid programmers by the number of lines of code written, which resulted in:

• A) too many lines of poor-quality code.
• B) primarily high-quality code.
• C) increased profits.
• D) increased sales revenue.

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Definitions:

Compromise Policy

A policy approach that seeks a middle ground or mutual concessions among different interests or positions.

Constant Dividends

Dividend payments that are expected to remain at a fixed rate over time regardless of changes in the company's earnings or profitability.

Selling Equity

Entails a company offering a portion of its ownership to investors in exchange for capital.

Compromise Policy

A strategy that aims to find a middle ground among differing opinions or conditions in policy-making.