Definition: High Piece Rate System is an incentive scheme similar to the straight piece-work system, in which the worker’s earnings are in proportion to his level of output, but however, the increment in earnings for each additional unit of output above the standard is much greater. In other words, high piece rate system implies that the increment in the worker’s earnings … [Read more...] about High Piece Rate System
Bedaux Plan
Definition: The Bedaux Plan is an incentive scheme in which the standard time for the completion of a job is fixed and the rate per hour is defined. Each minute of the standard time is called as point or B, such as in one hour there are 60 Bs. Under Bedaux plan, every job has a standard number of Bs. If the worker completes the job in more than standard hours, then he is … [Read more...] about Bedaux Plan
Barth Variable Sharing Plan
Definition: Barth Variable Sharing Plan is yet another incentive scheme in which the time-rate is not guaranteed and the earnings of the worker are ascertained by taking the square root of the standard hour multiplied by the number of hours actually taken for the completion of the job and then multiplying it by the worker’s rate per hour. In other words, an incentive plan … [Read more...] about Barth Variable Sharing Plan
Rowan Plan
Definition: Under Rowan Plan, the standard time for the completion of a job and the rate per hour is fixed. If the time taken by the worker is more than the standard time, then he is paid according to the time rate, i.e. time taken multiplied by the rate per hour. In case, the worker completes the work in less than the standard time; then he is entitled to a bonus along with … [Read more...] about Rowan Plan
Halsey Plan
Definition: Under Halsey Plan, the standard time for the completion of a job is fixed and the rate per hour is then determined. If the time taken by a worker is more than the standard time, then he shall be paid according to the time rate, i.e. time taken multiplied by the rate per hour. In Halsey plan, the time wages are guaranteed even if the output of a worker is below … [Read more...] about Halsey Plan
Standard Hour System
Definition: The Standard Hour System is an incentive scheme in which the standard time in terms of hours is set for the completion of a job. The rate per hour is then determined. The standard hour system is also called as 100 percent gains-sharing. Under this method, the worker is paid for a standard time irrespective of whether the job is completed in the standard time or … [Read more...] about Standard Hour System
Straight Piece-Work System
Definition: The Straight Piece-Work System is the simplest incentive method in which the rate per unit of output is fixed, and the earnings of the worker are computed by multiplying his total output by the rate per unit. In other words, a system in which the worker is paid according to the number of units produced at a fixed rate per unit during a defined period of time is … [Read more...] about Straight Piece-Work System
Types of Incentive Schemes
Definition: The Incentive Schemes are the programs designed to encourage and motivate workmen for higher efficiency and greater output. The Incentives are the monetary rewards given to the workmen in recognition of their achievement of specific results during a specified time period. According to International Labor Organization (ILO), the incentives are “payment by results” … [Read more...] about Types of Incentive Schemes
Foreclosure Process
Definition: Foreclosure is a process in which the lender tries to recover the loan balance from the borrower, who has missed out the loan payment, by canceling the borrower’s right to redemption of property held as collateral with the mortgage holder and selling it to recover the amount due to him. Foreclosure Process Missed Payments: When the homeowner or borrower … [Read more...] about Foreclosure Process
Foreclosure
Definition: Foreclosure is a legal process wherein the lender tries to recover the balance of a loan from the homeowner (borrower), who defaults the payment of the mortgage, by making the forceful sale of the asset used as collateral against the loan. In other words, a legal right of the lender to forfeit the homeowner’s (borrower) right to property because of the … [Read more...] about Foreclosure