Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Employee Discrimination Is

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning employee discrimination is not true?

• A) Employers have no reason to employ a segregated workforce if there is employee discrimination.
• B) Employee discrimination does not affect the profitability of firms as long as firms can employ segregated work forces.
• C) Discriminating employees act as if their wage is less than it actually is if they are employed by a firm that has an integrated workforce.
• D) Workers accept the utility-maximizing job offer even when there is employee discrimination.
• E) Employee discrimination will not produce a wage differential between equally skilled black and white workers.

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Definitions:

Industrial Relations

The study and practice of managing and improving relationships between management and employees, focusing on employment laws, labor contracts, and collective bargaining.

Mainstream Economics

The body of knowledge, models, and assumptions predominantly accepted and taught by economists and academic institutions around the world.

Employment Relationship

The formal or informal agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms of employment, including duties, rights, and obligations.

Employee Voice

The way employees communicate their views, concerns, and suggestions about their work and the functioning of their organization to their employers.