Joan and Jim Were Both Hired to Do the Same

question 65

Multiple Choice

Joan and Jim were both hired to do the same work at the Acme Tool Company, although Jim's title is slightly different from Joan's. Jim has received a higher starting salary. What do sociologists call this form of employment discrimination?

• A) the testosterone bonus
• B) the good ol' boy network
• C) the blue-collar syndrome
• D) management by gender

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Definitions:

Investment Projects

Initiatives undertaken by a business or individual involving the allocation of resources with the expectation of future benefits, such as profits or interest.

Profitability Index

Profitability Index (PI) is an investment appraisal technique that calculates the ratio between the present value of future cash flows and the initial investment cost, helping to determine the desirability of a project.

Cash Outflows

Money or funds leaving a business, typically for expenses, investments, or other payments.

Investment Projects

Initiatives or plans requiring capital investments aimed at generating future benefits or returns.