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can someone explain the 5th question , bb Bunuel
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can someone explain the 5th question , bb Bunuel

I seek quite a few expert explanations on the first page. Was there particular aspect that wasn’t clear?

I think Jim ninjas entire post is dedicated to the fifth question. Did you want me to copy paste it?

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my 2 cents on question 2

Option (B): To assess the significance of a change in policy
Explanation:
Assess: To evaluate or judge the importance, value, or impact of something.
Significance: The importance or meaning of something.
Change in policy: Refers to the adoption and implementation of comparable worth policies aimed at eliminating pay inequities.
How the Passage Aligns with Option (B):
Introduction of Comparable Worth:

The passage begins by explaining what comparable worth is and how it aims to eliminate pay inequities by comparing the value of tasks in different jobs.
It mentions that many private-sector firms and governmental entities have adopted or are considering adopting these policies.
Increased Awareness:

The passage notes the widespread awareness of comparable worth, indicating that the public and institutions recognize that pay inequities exist in the labor market.
Key Question:

The passage raises a critical question about whether the gains made in pay equity through comparable worth policies are long-lasting and precedent-setting or merely temporary concessions by employers.
Evaluation of Impact:

The passage argues that comparable worth pay adjustments are indeed precedent-setting because they address perceived pay inequities more comprehensively than other mandates like the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
It explains that comparable worth principles compare tasks in dissimilar jobs to determine their dollar value to the employer, which other mandates do not do.
Conclusion:

By comparing the effectiveness of comparable worth policies to other mandates, the passage assesses the significance of these policies in achieving pay equity.
Why Option (B) is Correct:
The central purpose of the passage is to evaluate the importance and impact of comparable worth policies on pay equity.
It discusses whether these policies have set a new standard for fair pay or if they are just temporary measures.
The passage provides a detailed comparison with other existing mandates, highlighting the unique and comprehensive approach of comparable worth.
Example to Clarify:
Imagine a new policy is introduced in a school to improve student performance. An article that fits Option (B) would evaluate whether this new policy has significantly improved student grades and learning outcomes compared to previous policies. It would discuss if the improvements are lasting and set a new standard for education.

Similarly, the passage evaluates whether comparable worth policies have significantly improved pay equity and set a new standard compared to other mandates, making Option (B) the most accurate choice.


Option (C): To illustrate how a new standard alters procedures
Simpler Explanation: This option suggests that the passage's main purpose is to show how a new rule or standard changes the way things are done.
Why Option (C) is not correct:
The passage does talk about the new standard (comparable worth) and how it is applied, but it mainly focuses on whether these changes are long-lasting and significant. It does not go into detail about specific procedures or steps that have changed because of the new standard.
Example to Clarify:
Imagine a company introduces a new rule that all employees must use a new software for their work. An article that fits Option (C) would explain how this new software changes daily tasks, like how employees now enter data, communicate with each other, and manage their projects.

However, the passage we are discussing is more about whether the new rule (comparable worth) is making a lasting impact on fair pay, rather than detailing how the day-to-day work has changed because of it.

Summary:
Option (C) would be correct if the passage focused on describing the specific changes in procedures or steps due to the new standard. But the passage is more about evaluating the overall impact and significance of the comparable worth policies, which is why Option (B) is the better choice.
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Hello Sir,

II. Women working in the office of a cement company contend that their jobs are as demanding and valuable as those of the men working in the cement factory, but the women are paid much less per hour.

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I still cannot understand the answer it is not mentioned women are working inside the office and men are working outside the office.Can you please explain further
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Question # 4:

It can be inferred from the passage that application of ???other mandate??? (see highlighted text) would be unlikely to result in an outcome satisfactory to the female employees in which of the following situations?

I: males employed as long-distance truck drivers for a furniture company make $3.50 more per hour than do females with comparable job experience employed in the same capacity.

II: women working in the office of a cement company contend that their jobs are as demanding and valuable as those of the men working outside in the cement factory, but the women are paid much less per hour.

III: a law firm employs both male and female paralegals with the same educational and career backgrounds, but the same salary for male paralegals is $5,000 more than female paralegals.
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II only
E. I and III only


I am unable to conclude 'B' as the answer. Can someone please share an explanation.
Thanks!

Thanks for the question, mbaprep2017!

We are looking for situations where applying the "other mandates" (ie mandates besides comparable worth "that can be applied to reduce or eliminate unjustified pay gaps between male and female workers"), would likely result in unsatisfactory outcomes for the female employees. What do we know about those "other mandates"? According to the second sentence of the third paragraph, those other mandates "have not remedied perceived pay inequities satisfactorily for the litigants in cases in which men and women hold different jobs". Thus, we are looking for situations where there is an "unjustified pay gap between male and female workers" and where the "men and women hold different jobs" because those are the situations where the other mandates are unlikely to result in an outcome satisfactory to the female employees:

Option I: Here we are comparing men and women "with comparable job experience employed in the same capacity." Because the men and women involved hold the same job, the situation does not fit our criteria; nothing in the passage tells us that applying the "other mandates" will result in unsatisfactory outcomes in situations where the men and women hold the same job.

Option II: Here we have men and women holding different jobs (the men are working outside in the cement factory and the women are working inside the office); we also have a pay gap between male and female workers ("the women are paid much less per hour"). This fits our criteria perfectly (different jobs, difference in pay between male and female workers), and it is thus unlikely that application of the "other mandates" will result in an outcome satisfactory to the female employees. (vs application of comparable worth, which would compare the values of the tasks performed in these dissimilar jobs)

Option III: Here we have men and women with the same job, same education, and same career backgrounds. As with Option I, nothing in the passage tells us that applying the "other mandates" will result in unsatisfactory outcomes in situations where the men and women hold the same job.

So only option II describes a situation where the application of the other mandates "would be unlikely to result in an outcome satisfactory to the female employees", so the answer is B.
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Here, they are both working in the same company but they may have different profiles. So other mandates may not work.
Ok i got it thank you
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