Which of the Following Statements About Pay Equity as a Compensation

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pay equity as a compensation policy is true?

• A) It is rarely used because the cost of eliminating pay inequities runs about 20 to 25% of annual payroll.
• B) Eliminating pay inequities requires cutting the pay of some white male employees.
• C) Unions are adamantly opposed to pay equity policies.
• D) If a company has adhered to external market pay levels, it has automatically adjusted for pay inequities.
• E) Employees should perceive that they are paid fairly compared to others in the same organization given the contributions that they and others make to the organization.

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