A benefit of a piece rate system is that it

• A. Benefits productive workers
• B. It cannot be used if work cannot be measured
• C. Output quality may suffer if workers work too fast
• D. Workers may use dangerous practices to work faster

Answer: (A)

Piece rate pay links earnings to the amount produced, so the main idea is that workers who are productive can earn more by producing more. Because pay rises with output, there’s a clear incentive to work quickly and efficiently, which is why productive workers benefit the most from this system. If the work cannot be measured, a piece rate system can’t be used; and speeding up can lead to lower quality or unsafe practices, which are drawbacks rather than benefits.