Which Statement Is the Most Accurate Representation of Pay Equity

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the most accurate representation of pay equity?

• A) Pay equity is the result of an amendment to the Employment Standards Legislation in 1978.
• B) Pay equity means equal pay for work of equal value.
• C) The goal of pay equity legislation is to eliminate the historical wage gap between members of the designated group.
• D) Pay equity means equal pay for equal work.

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Definitions:

Robbers Cave

Refers to a landmark social psychology experiment conducted in the 1950s that demonstrated how intergroup conflict can arise from competition for resources and be mitigated through cooperative tasks.

Intergroup Competition

Conflict and rivalry that occurs between different groups, often for resources, status, or power.

Manipulating

Influencing or controlling someone or something in a skillful but often unfair or deceitful way.

Well-Adjusted

Describes an individual who has successfully adapted to societal norms and expectations, maintaining mental and emotional stability.