Comparable Worth Primarily Is Concerned with

question 61

Multiple Choice

Comparable worth primarily is concerned with

• A) ensuring equal pay for men and women who work for the same firm and have the same job title.
• B) reducing the gap between pay for executives and the pay for nonmanagerial employees.
• C) ensuring equal pay for jobs requiring similar levels of skill, education, and training.
• D) determining whether men or women are better suited to perform various jobs.

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Definitions:

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