Question

which of the following is not a factor that could influence worker productivity?

1. the level of skill and training workers posses will affect their productivity.

2. the amount of automation used in the production process.

3. worker's level of fatigue will affect the direct labor efficiency variance.

4. the quality of direct material used.

Answer 1

Option 4 i.e. The quality of Direct Materials used.

The quality of Direct Material used could influence the product output but it will not affect the workers productivity.

Level of skills and training difference will affect the workers productivity. A worker should be provided with sufficient skills and training so he can use his efficiency effectively. Moreover, during the time of fatiqueness, a worker would be able to give full efforts to productivity. The automated production process increase workers productivity.