Amalgamated Industries Manufactures Parts for Furniture

question 91

Multiple Choice

Amalgamated Industries manufactures parts for furniture. Management has decided to change the method of payment to a skill-based pay plan. You are interested in increasing your current compensation and see this as an opportunity. You should expect to earn more if you ________.

• A) volunteer for overtime
• B) increase your production
• C) cross-train in other jobs
• D) become a specialist
• E) improve the quality of your work

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