Many Small Businesses Build A(n)________,or Cushion,into Their Inventories in Case

question 137

Multiple Choice

Many small businesses build a(n) ________,or cushion,into their inventories in case demand runs ahead of the anticipated usage rate.

• A)safety stock
• B)lead time
• C)EOQ
• D)stockout point

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Definitions:

Skill-based Pay Systems

Compensation strategies where employees are paid based on the number, kind, or level of skills they possess, rather than their job title or position.

Job Enrichment

Empowering workers by adding more decision-making authority to jobs.

Piecework Plan

A compensation system where employees are paid a fixed rate for each unit of production or action they complete, encouraging productivity.

Pay Structure

An organizational system that categorizes employee compensation into levels based on job duties, seniority, and performance outcomes.