Sophie Receives a Higher Wage Than Justin

question 149

Multiple Choice

Sophie receives a higher wage than Justin.Which of these instances would be one of labour-market discrimination,given the definition of that term and assuming Sophie and Justin are identical in all other labour-market characteristics

• A)Sophie is a university graduate and Justin has only a high-school diploma.
• B)Sophie is a woman and Justin is a man.
• C)Sophie has 15 years of experience at her job; Justin has only 5 years of experience.
• D)Sophie is more productive than Justin.

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Definitions:

Opportunities

Circumstances that present prospects for advancement, growth, or beneficial action in personal, professional, or organizational contexts.

Job Scope

The range of responsibilities, duties, and tasks that a particular job entails, defining the breadth and depth of a position.

Low Job Scope

Refers to jobs that have limited duties and responsibilities, offering little variety and minimal opportunity for the use of one's skills and abilities.

High Job Scope

A term referring to the breadth and depth of a job's responsibilities and duties, allowing for autonomy and variety in tasks.