Assume Research Shows There Is a Gender Difference on Trait

question 10

Multiple Choice

Assume research shows there is a gender difference on Trait X and males tend to exhibit more of the trait than females. If the gender difference on Trait X is similar to other traits with gender differences, which of the following conclusions would BEST describe performance on Trait X?

• A) a few females exhibit very low levels of the trait
• B) a few males exhibit very high levels of the trait
• C) most males exhibit higher levels of the trait than most females
• D) the average male exhibits slightly higher levels of the trait than the average female

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Definitions:

Skill Levels

The classification of employees or tasks based on the complexity, required expertise, and responsibilities associated with a job.

Job Tenure

The length of time an individual has worked within a particular organization or held a specific position, often associated with job stability and experience levels.

Benchmarking

A method of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests or best practices from other companies.

Balanced Scorecard

A system for strategic planning and management utilized by organizations to convey their objectives and align and measure performance in accordance with strategic aims.