You Have Determined That the Lowest-Paying Employer Pays It Secretaries

question 7

Multiple Choice

You have determined that the lowest-paying employer pays it secretaries a mean total compensation of $30,000,and the highest-paying employer pays its secretaries a mean total compensation of $42,000.What is the dispersion in secretarial compensation across firms?

• A) 12 percent
• B) 25 percent
• C) 40 percent
• D) 50 percent

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Definitions:

Technical Specialists

Sales representatives who contribute expertise in the form of product demonstrations and trials, offer recommendations for equipment and setup of machinery, and provide systems integration support.

Sales Engineers

Technical specialists who work in high-tech sectors and typically have educational backgrounds in fields like engineering, computer science, and physics.

Nonmanagerial

Pertaining to roles or positions within an organization that do not have supervisory or management responsibilities over others.

Infrequently Purchased

Items or services bought occasionally or rarely, often due to their durability, high cost, or specialized nature.