Developed in the 1930s, the Scanlon Plan Is a Variation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Developed in the 1930s, the Scanlon plan is a variation of a(n)

• A) profit-sharing plan.
• B) gainsharing plan.
• C) merit pay plan.
• D) individual bonus.
• E) commission plan.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of output or production in the short term, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economy during a given period.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.