Assistant Manager Tina Just Found Out That She Earns $10,000

question 43

Multiple Choice

Assistant Manager Tina just found out that she earns $10,000 per year less than Jeff, another assistant manager with the same educational background and experience. Tina is a victim of:

• A) reality shock.
• B) work-family conflict.
• C) comparable worth.
• D) pay inequity.

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