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What does 'fringe benefits' refer to in the context of employee compensation?
What does 'fringe benefits' refer to in the context of employee compensation?
- A mandatory bonus given to all employees
- Payments made to employees for overtime work
- Only the salary paid to employees
- Additional perks or indirect compensation provided to employees (correct)
What is the average hourly rate paid to employees of Company A?
What is the average hourly rate paid to employees of Company A?
- $20 per hour
- $12.50 per hour (correct)
- $15 per hour
- $10 per hour
Which of the following motivational strategies could Company A use?
Which of the following motivational strategies could Company A use?
- Limiting communication with employees
- Implementing a strict attendance policy
- Offering stock options to employees (correct)
- Reducing the working hours to minimum
What is a likely reason some employees at Company B leave before completing a year of employment?
What is a likely reason some employees at Company B leave before completing a year of employment?
How does the management of Company B primarily view employee motivation?
How does the management of Company B primarily view employee motivation?
Flashcards
Fringe benefits
Fringe benefits
Additional benefits provided to employees on top of their salary, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Hourly rate
Hourly rate
The amount of money an employee is paid for each hour worked.
Piece-rate system
Piece-rate system
A method of payment that rewards employees based on the number of units produced or tasks completed. This is a common method for factory workers in manufacturing.
Time-based system
Time-based system
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Non-financial incentives
Non-financial incentives
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Study Notes
Exam-Style Practice Questions
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Company A: Manufacturing televisions
- Weekly television production figures: 270, 240, 280, 250
- Pays hourly rate, 40 hours/week
- Average weekly wage for employees: $200
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Company B: Manufacturing pottery
- Employees don't require special skills
- High employee turnover (many leave before one year)
- Provides employees with fringe benefits
Fringe Benefits
- Additional benefits to employee compensation beyond base wage
- Example: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, etc
Hourly Wage Calculation for Company A
- Calculate the average weekly output for Company A.
- Average weekly output: (270 + 240 + 280 + 250) / 4 = 260 televisions/week.
- Determine the total working hours per week based on average weekly wage.
- Assuming 260 televisions were produced in a week and average weekly wage is $200, the hourly rate must be determined
Benefits for Company B Employees
- Benefits beyond the wage include a comprehensive package that often improves their overall financial situation beyond their base wage, or may be a mix of different fringe benefits to improve employee satisfaction.
- Improves employee satisfaction and retention (reduced turnover)
Financial Methods A could use to Improve Employee Motivation
- Explain how financial measures would raise employee motivation based on the provided information
- Discuss monetary incentives, bonuses, equity schemes etc
Company B Management's Belief on Money as Motivation
- Analyze the argument that financial compensation is the key to motivation for employees
- Discuss other motivational factors such as company culture, respect, and recognition
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Description
This quiz covers employee compensation methods in business, focusing on the differences in manufacturing settings like television and pottery production. It includes calculations for average output and hourly wages, as well as discussions about fringe benefits. Test your knowledge on how companies compensate their employees beyond just base wage.
