[jrs235]

Well many managers and execs might respond with "well then, give 'em more work! We obviously aren't giving them enough to do!"

Salary exempt is usually a losing game for developers. Crappy places will say "we pay you a salary to get the work done" and under staff and/or overwork. If it takes you 60 hours then you have to work 60 hours. But if it only took someone 30 hours they can't leave early because a) deadlines will be tightened to ensure 40+ hours or b) more work and assignments will be given.

[pc86]

If we're assuming salaries are based on a 40-hour work week, neither A nor B is "bad" for the developer - it's exactly what they signed up for.