Asked by
chinmay arvind
on Oct 21, 2024Verified
All male mechanics at a local garage are paid $50 per day. However, Sally, the sole female employee with the same job role is paid $30. Sally demands that she be paid the same wages as her male counterparts, as she performs the same jobs. Sally's demand is based on the idea of ___.
A) permatemp
B) comparable worth
C) base compensation
D) recency bias
E) critical-incident technique
Comparable Worth
The concept that jobs of equal value to an organization should receive equal pay, regardless of the job holders' gender, race, or other unrelated factors.
Permatemp
A worker whose status is somewhere between a temporary and permanent employee, often without the full benefits of permanent status despite working long-term for an employer.
Base Compensation
The initial salary or wage provided to an employee not including any extra benefits such as bonuses or commissions.
- Comprehend the principle of equal value and its role in securing equitable remuneration.
Verified Answer
SG
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principle of equal value and its role in securing equitable remuneration.