A Problem with the Hay System of Compensating Workers Is

question 208

Multiple Choice

A problem with the Hay system of compensating workers is that:

• A) because it is relatively new, most workers and managers are unfamiliar with it.
• B) the EEOC has declared it illegal because it discriminates against older workers.
• C) it is difficult and expensive to administer because of the extensive paperwork needed to compute wages and salaries each pay period.
• D) it can lead to resentment because more productive employees may earn less than employees who do not perform as well but have worked for the company longer.

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Definitions:

Market Dictated Price

The price of a good or service as determined by the supply and demand dynamics in the open market.

Markup Percentage

A percentage added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Total Cost Concept

An accounting principle that sums all costs associated with the production of a good or service, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity.