In human resources: 1. Comparable worth states that a. individuals in jobs requi
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Question
In human resources:
1. Comparable worth states that
a. individuals in jobs requiring similar levels of education and experience should be paid a similar rate.
b. employees should be paid a wage that is comparable to their cost of living.
c. contractors and employees must be paid the same for similar work.
d. individuals performing the same jobs must be paid the same.
2. UPS changed their culture to value and reward workplace safety in 2006, and saw a 35% drop in injuries the following year. As an added benefit, they also saw
a. a reduction of turnover among employees.
b. a flood of new applicants for few positions.
c. higher overall costs, but more satisfied employees.
d. a significant reduction in customer complaints.
Explanation / Answer
Q1 - d. individuals performing the same jobs must be paid the same.
comparable worth advocates equal pay for same jobs particularly with reference to male and female workers.
Q2 - a. a reduction of turnover among employees.
increased workplace safety results in reduciton in injury related costs, improves worker productivity, satisfaction level and in-turn employee turnover is reduced