Which one of the following reasons is not correct for low labour productivity?
- AUnproductive time
- BWorkers high moraleCorrect
- CPoor pre-work preparation by supervisors
- DDirectional failures of the project management
Solution
Concept
Causes of low productivity
Step-by-step solution
1. Idle time, poor planning by supervisors and weak management direction reduce productivity. 2. High morale increases productivity, so it is not a reason for low productivity.
Explanation
Workers' high morale improves output. The other three are typical causes of poor productivity.
Why the other options are wrong
(a), (c) and (d) all lower productivity.
Shortcut
High morale = high productivity.
Common mistake
Choosing a real cause in a "not correct" question.
Correct answer: B) Workers high morale