Given That the Median Male Is Better Paid Than the Median

question 242

Multiple Choice

Given that the median male is better paid than the median female, which of the following is a valid explanation for wage differences?

• A)compensating differentials
• B)differences in human capital
• C)discrimination
• D)All of the above can be a partial explanation.

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Definitions:

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours worked and the standard labor hours set for the level of production achieved.

Standard Labour Hours

The estimated hours required to produce a unit of product, used in planning and efficiency analysis.

Actual Total Labour Cost

The real expense incurred for labor during the production process, covering all employees directly involved in manufacturing.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity according to standards.