You Work for a Local School Board Responsible for All

question 36

Multiple Choice

You work for a local school board responsible for all human resource functions for employees working at the school's cafeteria. You determine that male cooks are paid 33 percent more than female cooks with the same work experience and qualifications. The board asks you to provide recommendations to deal with this issue. Which of the following should be included in your recommendations?

• A) Contract the cafeteria functions to a third-party service provider.
• B) Dovetail increases for the female cooks over a two-year period.
• C) Continue with the status quo.
• D) Lower the male cooks' wages by 33 percent over a two-year period.

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