Piecework
noun
A system where a worker is paid fixed rate for each unit produced or action performed, no matter the time it takes.
In the factory, the workers are paid by piecework, so they try to produce as many items as possible each day.
Often appears as...
- paid by piecework
- piecework system
noun
A system where a worker is paid fixed rate for each unit produced or action performed, no matter the time it takes.
In the factory, the workers are paid by piecework, so they try to produce as many items as possible each day.
Often appears as...
- paid by piecework
- piecework system
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Worker Motivation
Piecework can motivate faster work for more pay but may affect quality.
He worked faster on piecework but sometimes neglected the finer details.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Variability
A worker's income may be unpredictable with piecework depending on demand and ability.
Her income fluctuated each week with the piecework available.
Pro Tip 3/3Industrial Usage
Piecework is commonly used in manufacturing jobs like textiles or electronics.
The garment workers did piecework, sewing buttons on shirts for a set rate per piece.
Pro Tip 1/3Worker Motivation
Piecework can motivate faster work for more pay but may affect quality.
He worked faster on piecework but sometimes neglected the finer details.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Variability
A worker's income may be unpredictable with piecework depending on demand and ability.
Her income fluctuated each week with the piecework available.
Pro Tip 3/3Industrial Usage
Piecework is commonly used in manufacturing jobs like textiles or electronics.
The garment workers did piecework, sewing buttons on shirts for a set rate per piece.
Pro Tip 1/3Worker Motivation
Piecework can motivate faster work for more pay but may affect quality.
He worked faster on piecework but sometimes neglected the finer details.
Pro Tip 2/3Income Variability
A worker's income may be unpredictable with piecework depending on demand and ability.
Her income fluctuated each week with the piecework available.
Pro Tip 3/3Industrial Usage
Piecework is commonly used in manufacturing jobs like textiles or electronics.
The garment workers did piecework, sewing buttons on shirts for a set rate per piece.
Never forget "Piecework"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Michael Sandel: Why we...
It also led them to read shorter books. But the real question is, what will become of these kids later? Will they have learned that reading is a chore, a form of piecework to be done for pay, that's the worry,
Video examples
Michael Sandel: Why we...
It also led them to read shorter books. But the real question is, what will become of these kids later? Will they have learned that reading is a chore, a form of piecework to be done for pay, that's the worry,
Example 1 of 1
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension