Which Statement Best Explains Why,despite Their Motivational Potential,piece Rate Systems

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains why,despite their motivational potential,piece rate systems often do not motivate maximum effort?

• A) Work group norms define acceptable rates of production.
• B) Piece rates are used in conjunction with base pay.
• C) Workers may be tempted to cut corners on quality.
• D) Workers are more concerned with production than safety.

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Definitions:

Bid-rigging Cartel

A group of firms that illegally coordinate their bids to control market prices and eliminate competition in auctions or tender processes.

Winning Bid

The highest offer made in an auction that secures the purchase of the item or service.

Bidders Values

The subjective valuations that individual bidders assign to the item being auctioned.

Bid-rigging Cartel

A bid-rigging cartel involves a group of firms colluding to manipulate the outcome of a bidding process to ensure a particular member wins, undermining fair competition.