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Piecework

usgb/ˈpiːswɜːrk/Volume
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Worker Motivation

Piecework can motivate faster work for more pay but may affect quality.

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He worked faster on piecework but sometimes neglected the finer details.
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Income Variability

A worker's income may be unpredictable with piecework depending on demand and ability.

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Her income fluctuated each week with the piecework available.
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Industrial Usage

Piecework is commonly used in manufacturing jobs like textiles or electronics.

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The garment workers did piecework, sewing buttons on shirts for a set rate per piece.
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