Asked by Bilsu Bilgin on Sep 26, 2024
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Refer to Harold's Florists, Inc. What should Stan know about the pay gap in the U.S.?
A) There is no gender pay gap
B) White males get twice the pay of white females
C) The gap has actually grown despite the Equal Pay Act
D) The gap exists but it's very small
E) The male-female pay gap is still large and persistent
Pay Gap
The disparity in earnings between different groups of people, often highlighted between genders, ethnicities, or other demographic categories.
Gender Pay Gap
The average difference in payment or income between male and female employees for doing the same job or jobs of equal value.
Equal Pay Act
A law aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by ensuring that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.
- Comprehend the connection between diversity management and the provision of equal employment opportunities.
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Salma Magdi2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Stan should know that despite the Equal Pay Act, the male-female pay gap still exists and is large and persistent in the U.S. This knowledge can help him ensure that Harold's Florists is not contributing to the pay gap and is providing equal pay for equal work to all employees regardless of gender.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the connection between diversity management and the provision of equal employment opportunities.