Author Question: What types of challenges and problems are faced by women in the workplace? In what ways are ... (Read 79 times)

iveyjurea

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 555
What types of challenges and problems are faced by women in the workplace? In what ways are employers trying to make their workplaces more friendly to women?
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

An example of a service business's unit of sale would be one ________ of service.
 
  A) Dozen
  B) Hour
  C) Crate
  D) Gross


Andromeda18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Summary of suggested answer - Women face sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as special challenges due to pregnancy and family responsibilities. Re: sexual harassment - Some companies are encouraged to develop no-tolerance policies in regard to sexual harassment, they are protected from sexual harassment by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Some companies have internal complaint resolution where the sexual harassment can be reported. Regarding pregnancy and family responsibilities, U.S. companies have been slow to institute family-friendly policies, though more companies are beginning to do so. Six percent of U.S. companies have day-care centers at the workplace. Some companies offer extended leave, flexible scheduling, job sharing, telecommuting, and other alternative work patterns.

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

Pope Sylvester II tried to introduce Arabic numbers into Europe between the years 999 and 1003, but their use did not catch on for a few more centuries, and Roman numerals continued to be the primary number system.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library