Susan (Ph.D.), Peggy (MA) and Steve (BA) are all first grade teachers in a large urban school. Each of them teaches the same number of children in a typical classroom setting (not gifted or special needs children). Each of them have 10 years of classroom experience. All have received excellent performance evaluations in the past. Each is an organizational good citizen, helping wherever they are needed. Susan is paid $10,000 a year more than Peggy, who is paid $5,000 a year more than Steve. What type of pay system does the school probably use?
A) an illegal one
B) market-based pay
C) point rating method
D) skill-based pay
E) Hays Guide Chart system

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The pay differences are likely due to the different levels of education each teacher has, which is characteristic of a skill-based pay system.

Susan (PhD