Types of Wages

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Which type of wage is determined by the market forces of supply and demand?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Efficiency wage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nominal wage is the monetary value of wages paid to workers without adjusting for inflation or purchasing power.

What is the difference between real wage and nominal wage?

  1. Real wage is the wage adjusted for inflation.

  2. Nominal wage is the wage adjusted for inflation.

  3. Real wage is the wage before taxes and deductions.

  4. Nominal wage is the wage after taxes and deductions.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Real wage is the wage adjusted for inflation or purchasing power, while nominal wage is the monetary value of wages paid to workers without adjusting for inflation.

Which type of wage is set by the government and is legally enforceable?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Efficiency wage


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Minimum wage is the lowest wage that employers are legally allowed to pay their workers.

What is the purpose of a minimum wage?

  1. To ensure that workers are paid a fair wage.

  2. To protect workers from exploitation.

  3. To stimulate economic growth.

  4. To reduce unemployment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a minimum wage is to ensure that workers are paid a fair wage that allows them to meet their basic needs.

What is the efficiency wage theory?

  1. Wages are set above the market equilibrium to increase worker productivity.

  2. Wages are set below the market equilibrium to reduce labor costs.

  3. Wages are set equal to the market equilibrium to maximize profits.

  4. Wages are set randomly with no regard to worker productivity or labor costs.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The efficiency wage theory suggests that wages are set above the market equilibrium to increase worker productivity by motivating workers to work harder and reduce turnover.

Which type of wage is based on the worker's performance or output?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Piece rate wage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Piece rate wage is a type of wage where workers are paid based on the number of units they produce or the amount of work they complete.

What is the advantage of a piece rate wage system?

  1. It increases worker productivity.

  2. It reduces labor costs.

  3. It improves product quality.

  4. It reduces worker turnover.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A piece rate wage system can increase worker productivity by providing workers with an incentive to work harder and produce more output.

Which type of wage is based on the worker's seniority or years of service?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Seniority wage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Seniority wage is a type of wage where workers are paid more based on their seniority or years of service with the company.

What is the purpose of a seniority wage system?

  1. To reward workers for their loyalty and experience.

  2. To reduce labor costs.

  3. To improve product quality.

  4. To reduce worker turnover.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A seniority wage system is designed to reward workers for their loyalty and experience by providing them with higher wages as they gain seniority.

Which type of wage is based on the worker's skill level or qualifications?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Skill-based wage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Skill-based wage is a type of wage where workers are paid more based on their skill level or qualifications.

What is the purpose of a skill-based wage system?

  1. To reward workers for their skills and qualifications.

  2. To reduce labor costs.

  3. To improve product quality.

  4. To reduce worker turnover.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A skill-based wage system is designed to reward workers for their skills and qualifications by providing them with higher wages as they acquire more skills and qualifications.

Which type of wage is based on the worker's performance relative to other workers?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Merit wage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Merit wage is a type of wage where workers are paid more based on their performance relative to other workers.

What is the purpose of a merit wage system?

  1. To reward workers for their performance.

  2. To reduce labor costs.

  3. To improve product quality.

  4. To reduce worker turnover.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A merit wage system is designed to reward workers for their performance by providing them with higher wages as they achieve better performance.

Which type of wage is based on the worker's ability to negotiate with their employer?

  1. Nominal wage

  2. Real wage

  3. Minimum wage

  4. Bargained wage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bargained wage is a type of wage that is determined through negotiation between the worker and their employer.

What is the purpose of a bargained wage system?

  1. To ensure that workers are paid a fair wage.

  2. To reduce labor costs.

  3. To improve product quality.

  4. To reduce worker turnover.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bargained wage system is designed to ensure that workers are paid a fair wage by allowing them to negotiate with their employer to determine their wage.

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