Norbert and Suzie Are Both Lineworkers for a Utility Company

question 5

Multiple Choice

Norbert and Suzie are both lineworkers for a utility company who have been working together for almost two years.Norbert frequently tells Suzie that the job is called "lineman" and not "linewoman," and thus,it is not a woman's job.He plays practical jokes on her such as hiding some of her tools and sabotaging her truck.He asks her when she plans on getting pregnant and staying at home to take care of her children and gives her copies of "Help Wanted" ads for secretarial and waitress jobs.Such behavior has kept Suzie disturbed at work.If Suzie complains about Norbert's conduct:

• A) he will not be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because he never made physical contact with her.
• B) he will not be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because there were no sexual overtones in his comments.
• C) he will be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because his comments violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
• D) he will be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because the harassment was based on gender and unreasonably interfered with Suzie's ability to do her job.

Recognize the conditions for long-run equilibrium in monopolistically competitive markets.

Examine the role of product differentiation in monopolistically competitive markets.

Understand the implications of economic profit and loss in monopolistically competitive markets in both short and long run.

Analyze the impact of the number of firms and degree of product differentiation on market dynamics.

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Definitions:

Declaration of Sentiments

A document signed in 1848 at the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York, outlining the rights American women should be entitled to as citizens.

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Oneida Community

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Gag Rule

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