Which of the Following Would Constitute the Strongest Evidence of Employment

question 221

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute the strongest evidence of employment discrimination against female employees?

• A) The average wage of female workers is lower than the average wage of males.
• B) The average wage of female employees is lower than the average wage of males with similar productive characteristics.
• C) The mean number of years of schooling of female workers is lower than that of males.
• D) The average hours worked by female employees is less than the average hours worked by males.

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Definitions:

Productivity

The efficiency at which goods or services are produced, typically measured by the output per unit of input.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers to collectively bargain with employers for better wages, working conditions, and benefits, and to protect their rights and interests.

Members' Interests

The concerns, priorities, and objectives that are important to the members of a group or organization.

Employers

Individuals or entities that hire and pay for the services of workers, responsible for providing a safe work environment and complying with employment laws.