The Americans with Disabilities Act, Adopted by Congress in 1990

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Americans with Disabilities Act, adopted by Congress in 1990, does all of the following except

• A) require employers to provide "reasonable accommodation" on the job.
• B) prohibit discrimination against disabled people in employment.
• C) require that state and local governments comply with its provisions.
• D) require equal pay among all workers, regardless of disability.

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Definitions:

Agency Costs

Agency costs arise from conflicts of interest between managers and shareholders, leading to expenses that do not necessarily benefit the shareholders.

Market Share

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, expressed as a percentage of total sales volume in a particular industry.

Salary Incentives

Salary incentives are additional compensation above base salary offered to employees as a motivation to exceed performance targets or achieve specific objectives.

Cash Flows

Money moving in and out of a business, indicating the company's liquidity over a certain period.