Which Condition Tends to Explain Why Jobs in the Higher

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which condition tends to explain why jobs in the higher hierarchy positions of the public sector tend to be paid less than similar positions in the private sector?

• A) a strong union
• B) publicly visible salaries
• C) the levels of indirect pay provided to senior public sector positions
• D) a poor industry reputation

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Issue Frame

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Availability Heuristic

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Political Priming

The process by which exposure to a stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, by activating a political concept or schema.

Strategy Frame

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