George and Susan Work at the Same Brewery

question 210

Multiple Choice

George and Susan work at the same brewery. George works in advertising. Susan works as a forewoman in the bottling plant. George is paid more than Susan.

• A)Because the male worker earns a higher salary than the female worker, the employer must be discriminating against women.
• B)If George has better performance reviews than Susan, the company might be rewarding George for his high productivity.
• C)If forepersons at bottling plants typically earn more than employees in the advertising department, then the brewery must be discriminating against women.
• D)George might be earning more because he works the day shift while Susan works the night shift.

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