You will soon be a businessperson and may be responsible for hiring, promoting, and firing people.When you
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1. The manager claimed that the men received raises because they were performing extra duties. Can you identify any potential problems in the manager's response?
Clue: What words or phrases are ambiguous in the manager's response?
2. The female secretaries decided to bring a suit against the corporation. They claimed that they did not receive raises because of their gender. Pretend that you are a lawyer and the female secretaries have come to you with their complaint. After talking with the secretaries, you realize that you need some additional information.What additional information might be helpful in this case?
Clue: The female secretaries claimed that the male secretaries received raises because they are male. Can you think of any alternative reasons why the men might have received raises?
3. You discover only one case regarding equal pay that was decided in your district. In this case, both men and women performed hard labor in a factory, but only men received offers to work during the third shift. Those employees who worked the third shift received an additional $30 per hour. The women in this factory claimed that they were not asked to work the third shift because of their gender. The factory argued that the women who worked at the factory were not physically strong enough to endure the work of the third shift. The court ruled in favor of the women. Do you think that you should use this case as an analogy? Why or why not?
Clue: How are the two cases similar? How are they different?
Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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The Legal Environment of Business A Critical Thinking Approach
ISBN: 978-0132664844
6th Edition
Authors: Nancy K Kubasek, Bartley A Brennan, M Neil Browne
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