In A(n) _____ System, Employees Are Paid Based on the Number

question 77

Multiple Choice

In a(n) _____ system, employees are paid based on the number of items that are produced.

• A) piecework
• B) hourly wage
• C) competency-based
• D) stock options
• E) skill-based

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

A form of power that is exerted through the use of threats, punishment, or force to influence others to comply with demands or orders.

Legitimate Power

A type of power that is recognized and accepted by the society or organization in which it operates, often derived from a formal position or role.

Tacit Power

Unspoken, yet understood authority or influence that individuals or groups may hold, often derived from social positions or relationships.

Legal-Rational Authority

Is typical of modern societies. It derives from respect for the law. Laws specify how a person can achieve office. People generally believe laws are rational. If someone achieves office by following laws, people respect his or her authority.