A Transport Company Had a Policy That Required Every Female

question 4

Multiple Choice

A transport company had a policy that required every female employee to go through a mandatory physical examination prior to a promotion. However, the test was not mandatory for male candidates. A group of female candidates filed a lawsuit against the company. In this instance, the court most likely held that the company violated:

• A)Title VII, on the basis of gender stereotyping.
• B)Title VII, on the basis of gender-plus discrimination.
• C)Title VII, on the basis of national origin.
• D)National Labor Relation Act.

Understand the impact of labor cost proportion on the elasticity of labor demand.

Identify the influence of product demand elasticity on industry-specific labor demand elasticity.

Analyze the implications of labor demand elasticity for union wage negotiations and employment outcomes.

Understand how changes in factor prices affect factor demand in the context of market competitiveness and resource substitution.

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Definitions:

Drum Brakes

A type of brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped part known as a drum.

Phenolic Plastic

A type of plastic made by polymerizing phenols and aldehydes, used in electrical and mechanical components due to its insulating and heat-resistant properties.

Caliper Pistons

That part of a disc brake caliper that applies pressure against the brake pad. Pistons are made of steel, plastic, or aluminum.

Frictional Energy

The energy that is generated by the friction between two surfaces moving against each other, often converted into heat.