The Nurse Manager Is Examining a Complaint About Wage Discrimination

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is examining a complaint about wage discrimination. To resolve this complaint, the nurse manager must understand that the basic premise of "comparable worth" means that:

• A) Men and women doing the same job should receive the same pay.
• B) A person's pay should be based more on the number of hours worked rather than on the type of work performed.
• C) Women are especially well-suited for some kinds of jobs, as are men for others.
• D) Unemployment compensation should be based on the salary the person was making while employed.

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