At the turn of the 20th century, piecework pay was the typical organizational reward system. if an organization with a bunch of bricklayers typically laid bricks at the rate of 100 bricks an hour, but someone new begins work and lays bricks at the rate of 200 bricks and hour, the manager might conclude everyone should be laying bricks at this rate and or lower the pay per brick laid.

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.