Johan,a manager of a construction company,believes that a piecework plan benefits all types of work areas.However,his colleague,George,argues that a piecework plan is not suitable for a few complex jobs and that it might have a negative impact on the work production.Which of the following statements,if true,strengthens George's argument?
A) It is easy to measure the output of managers using a piecework plan.
B) A piecework plan is not suitable for very routine, standardized jobs.
C) Complex jobs involve the coordination of many team members to complete tasks.
D) Using a piecework plan helps employee empowerment.
E) Incentive plans do not impact productivity when work involves complex jobs.

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Piecework incentives may be a poor incentive in an organization that wants to encourage teamwork. They may not be helpful in an organization with complex jobs, employee empowerment, and team-based problem solving. If complex jobs involve the coordination of many team members, using a piecework plan will not motivate employees to perform well.

Johan,a Manager of a Construction Company,believes That a Piecework Plan