Given That There Are Statistical Differences in Human Capital Across

question 107

Multiple Choice

Given that there are statistical differences in human capital across both age groups and gender, then this is likely to:

• A)explain all of the differences in average wage rates across age classifications
• B)explain some of the differences in average wage rates across gender classifications
• C)be unrelated to wage rate differences across gender classifications, since both men and women are required to complete requirements for a high-school certificate
• D)explain none of the differences in average wage rates across gender classifications

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Definitions:

Higher-order Needs

Needs in Maslow's hierarchy that go beyond basic physiological and safety requirements, focusing on psychological and self-fulfillment desires.

Maslow's Needs Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs starting from the most basic physical needs to higher psychological needs.

Different Cultures

Variations in the social behaviors, practices, beliefs, and values among groups of people differentiated by ethnic, national, geographical, or social backgrounds.

Hygiene Factors

in workplace motivation theory, are elements that, if absent or inadequate, can cause job dissatisfaction, but their presence does not necessarily lead to high job satisfaction.