___ holds that persons performing jobs of similar importance should be paid at comparable levels.

A) Affirmative action
B) Equal employment opportunity
C) Merit pay
D) Comparable worth
E) Equality principle

Comparable Worth

A principle asserting that jobs should be paid based on the level of skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, regardless of the job holder's gender or other unrelated factors.

Affirmative Action

Policies or measures aimed at increasing the opportunities for minorities and disadvantaged groups in various areas such as employment and education.

Merit Pay

Pay increases awarded in proportion to performance contributions.