When Stephanie Compares the Work Required in Her Job to the Work

question 83

Multiple Choice

When Stephanie compares the work required in her job to the work required in Heather's job, she finds that the two jobs are similar.While the work in the jobs is different, the jobs involve similar responsibility, skills, and working conditions.However, Heather is paid $2 an hour more than Stephanie is paid.Stephanie's findings appear to reveal a violation of ________.

• A)pay secrecy
• B)comparable worth
• C)equal pay
• D)market rates
• E)profit sharing

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