Merrick Differential Piece-rate
In the Taylor Method, the effect on the wages is quite sharp in the marginal cases. To remove this defect Merrick suggested three piece rates for a job as follows:
Percentage of Standard Output           Payment under Merrick Method
Upto 83%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Normal piece rate
Above 83% and upto 100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 110% of normal piece rate
Above 100%Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 120% of normal piece rate
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