1. Contrast the differences between straight piecework, differential piece rate and standard hour plans.

Explain where each plan might best be used.

2. A frequently heard complaint about merit raises is that they do little to increase employee effort. What are the causes of this belief?

3. What are the reasons behind the different payment methods for sales employees?

4. What are the advantages of profit sharing?

5. What are some reasons for the implementation of ESOPs?

6. Havc you ever been in a situation in which some people did more or less work than others but everyone got the same grade?

What did that do to your motivation?

To what extent does that apply to employee compensation?