Managers at a computer parts store decide to have their employees report to work four days a week for longer hours so that full-time persons have three days off a week instead of two. This situation is called:
A) gainsharing
B) compressed workweek
C) merit pay
D) commissions
E) piece work

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The situation described is a compressed workweek, where employees work longer shifts for fewer days per week. Gainsharing, merit pay, commissions, and piece work are all different forms of compensation or incentive schemes, and none of them directly relates to the scheduling of work hours.

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