All of the Following Statements About Gain Sharing Are True

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about gain sharing are true EXCEPT:

• A) gain sharing plans decrease personal responsibility.
• B) gain-sharing plans involve a specific measurement of productivity combined with a calculation of a bonus designed to offer workers a share of any increase in total organizational productivity.
• C) gain sharing increases work motivation because of pay-for-performance incentives.
• D) with gain sharing, employees have a greater sense of personal responsibility for making performance contributions to the organization.
• E) gain sharing encourages workplace cooperation and teamwork.

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Definitions:

Three Dimensions

Usually refers to the three physical dimensions in which objects exist and move: height, width, and depth.

Distance Judgments

Distance judgments refer to the ability and the process by which individuals assess or estimate the distance of objects from themselves or other reference points.

Horizontal-Vertical Illusion

A visual illusion where horizontal segments appear longer than vertical segments of the same length due to perceptual biases.

Relative Height

A principle in visual perception where objects positioned higher in the visual field are perceived as more distant.