Merit Systems

question 68

Multiple Choice

Merit systems:

• A)are valid if applicable to all employees.
• B)were outlawed under Title VII.
• C)are valid if sanctioned by a union.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Ecological Fallacy

The error that arises when conclusions about individual-level behavior are drawn from aggregate-level data, assuming that group data reflect the individual behaviors within the group.

Workforce Diversity

The inclusion of individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations in the workplace.

Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, often characterized by global economic trade and cultural exchange.

Interdependence

The reliance between two or more entities or groups, often leading to collaborative or cooperative behavior.