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IRP 321 Compensation Management policies Objective Question

Question

According to Akpala (1982), an employment contract is fundamentally a relationship based on an agreement where a person agrees to render services to another, obey orders, and submit to direction and control. What is given in consideration for these services?
Options
A Job Security
B Wages paid by the receiver of the labour service
Correct Answer
C Training and Development
D Employee Benefits
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 4 states: 'According to Akpala (1982), the employment contract is a relationship well-known by an agreement between a person who agrees to render services to another, obey his orders and submit to his direction and control as a worker in consideration for wages paid by the receiver of the labour service as the employer.'

Hint

Look for the 'consideration' aspect within Akpala's definition of an employment contract.

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