Mimi, a senior secretary, has a value to the company that is about the same as Tom, who is a mechanic. She has found out that Tom is paid about the same as she is. The firm's successful program is
A) equal pay.
B) male subjugation.
C) comparable worth.
D) affirmative action.
E) reverse discrimination.

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The situation described in the question is a classic example of the need for comparable worth, which means that jobs of equal value should be paid equally regardless of gender or other demographic factors. The fact that Mimi, a senior secretary, has the same value to the company as Tom, a mechanic, implies that they should be paid equally. Therefore, the firm's successful program should be based on comparable worth. Options A, B, D, and E do not address the issue of equal compensation for jobs of equal value.

Mimi, a Senior Secretary, Has a Value to the Company