Additional Case 10.1

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Multiple Choice

Additional Case 10.1
Brighton Manufacturing is reviewing its compensation system. The CEO wants employees to be paid wages and benefits comparable to Brighton's competitors. He wants a system that allows for maximum flexibility in reassigning workers to different jobs without requiring compensation adjustments each time. The Finance VP suggests that the company link compensation costs more closely to productivity and profit. When profits are down, compensation costs should be reduced as well. The Finance VP also believes that employees should be paid for what they produce, not for their time, and the compensation program should apply to all employees equally. The VP of HR suggests that the key to the company's success is their employees and advocates an individual-based compensation plan. People should be paid for their skills or knowledge, not just because they are fulfilling certain jobs. The VP of HR also feels that it would be simpler to implement a compensation system by level rather than by job.
-Refer to Additional Case 10.1.Which of the following,if true,best supports the compensation plan advocated by the VP of HR?

• A) Turnover at Brighton is relatively low.
• B) Most jobs at Brighton require significant employee training.
• C) The technology used at Brighton changes frequently.
• D) Employees at Brighton rarely need to cover for each other.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The financial gain achieved when revenues exceed the total opportunity costs, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Competitive Price-searcher

This term refers to a market situation where sellers have some control over the pricing of their products due to factors like brand differentiation and lack of perfect information among buyers.

Production Inefficiencies

Situations where resources are not used in the most cost-effective way, leading to waste and decreased output.

Differentiated Product

is a good or service that is distinguished from similar products by unique characteristics, branding, or quality, allowing it to compete on factors other than price.