The University Is Hiring a New Employee

The university is hiring a new employee. The department head is interviewing three candidates for the job: (a) an unmarried woman without children, (b) a married father of two, (c) a mother with a newborn baby. Which of these candidates would you predict would likely be offered more money to start? Which of these candidates would likely be offered more training and promotion opportunities? Use the terms and data offered in the chapter to explain who you think has a better chance of being hired and offer an explanation for your prediction.