Jefferson Inc. (JI) is a relatively new company that wants to improve its employee rewards, compensation, and benefits. The company understands that there are effective reward systems that will motivate employees. However, JI management is not sure which would be the best for the company. Compensation, another important area, must also be improved so that it will satisfy all employees effectively. In addition, the company wants to create benefits to keep the employees not just satisfied, but also motivated. Yet another pressing issue is deciding on the training methods that are to be used to successfully teach the new employees. JI believes that it will be on the right path if all of these changes can be successfully accomplished. The company plans to incorporate performance appraisals so it can be sure that the rewards, compensation, and benefits are effectively distributed. Refer to Jefferson, Inc. If JI management discovers that its female employees generally make less than its male employees, it may want to study the ____ of positions occupied by men and women. a. incentive payments b. comparable worth c. job analysis d. monthly salary e. hourly wages

Comparable worth is a legal concept that applies to workplaces. In essence, this concept argues that all jobs or positions that are considered by the employer of similar value must be compensated in the same way, regardless of the gender of the employee. In some places, this concept of equal pay for work of equal value is also about inequality in remuneration based on race or sexual orientation. At its heart, comparable value focuses on ensuring that people who are contributing to acceptable levels for a business or other organization are compensated equally and without any prejudice or discrimination.