Question

Under Merrick's multiple piece rate system, $110$% of the ordinary piece rate is given to workers whose level of performance is between __________ of the standard output.

• A. $83$% and $100$%
• B. $100$% and $120$%
• C. $0$% and $83$%
• D. None of the Above

Answer 1

The correct option is A $83$% and $100$%

Merrick's multiple piece rate is a modification of Taylor's differential plan.

In this method three price rates are used to calculate the wages:

1.Standard piece rate up to 83% of the standard output

2.10% above the standard rate if output is between 83%-100%

3.20% above the standard rate if output is more than 100%