In a Study Investigating the Tangible Costs of Discrimination,researchers Studied

question 126

Multiple Choice

In a study investigating the tangible costs of discrimination,researchers studied the audition techniques and hiring decisions of 11 major orchestras as a function of how applicants were auditioned.They found that

• A) female musicians fared better when the judges viewed their performance.
• B) concealed auditions decreased the likelihood that female musicians would advance to later rounds of auditions.
• C) concealed auditions almost doubled the likelihood that female musicians would win the job.
• D) when their gender was known, female musicians were more likely to win the job.

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Gross Amount

The total sum before any deductions are made, such as taxes, discounts, or expenses.

Price Escalation

An increase in the price of products or services over time, often due to factors such as inflation or increased costs of materials.

Firm-Fixed-Price

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