When a Scarce Resource Is Allocated to Someone Who Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

When a scarce resource is allocated to someone who is the winner,the method of resource allocation is

• A)majority rule.
• B)a contest.
• C)first-come,first-served.
• D)force.
• E)personal characteristics.

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Definitions:

CHRC

Refers to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, an agency that administers the Canadian Human Rights Act, although without a context, the abbreviation could have other meanings.

Pay Equity

A principle ensuring that employees receive equal pay for work of equal value, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or other non-work-related factors.

Pay Equality

The principle that individuals doing the same job or work of equal value should receive the same compensation regardless of gender, race, or other non-relevant factors.

Canadian Human Rights Act

A statute of Canada that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, and other grounds.