Chapter 6

Question 1

motivation

Answer 1

workers want to work hard and efficientively for their employer

Question 2

wage

Answer 2

payment for work, usually paid weekly

Question 3

time rate

Answer 3

wage based on number of hours worked

Question 4

piece rate

Answer 4

wage based on number of units of output produced

Question 5

salary

Answer 5

payment for work, usually paid monthly

Question 6

commission

Answer 6

payment based on number of units sold

Question 7

profit sharing

Answer 7

payment to employees based on a share of the profits of the business

Question 8

bonus

Answer 8

additional payment to workers ,above the basic wage/slalary,as a reward for good work.

Question 9

performance-related pay

Answer 9

pay is related to the performance of an employee’s. e.g. meeting pre-set objectives

Question 10

share ownership scheme

Answer 10

give employees share in a company to encourage a sense of belonging and ownership

Question 11

appraisal

Answer 11

assessing the effectiveness of employees

Question 12

fringe benefits

Answer 12

non-financial rewards

Question 13

job satisfaction

Answer 13

enjoyment employees can derive from work if they feel they have donde a good/rewarding job

Question 14

job rotation

Answer 14

workers are asked to switch different tasks with other workers

Question 15

job enlargement

Answer 15

tasks of similar level of difficulty/responsability are added to a workers job description

Question 15

job enrichment

Answer 15

adding tasks that are more challenging, more skillful and more responsible