If a female employee is given a lower rating in appraisal due to maternity leave what is the problem?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Maternity-based bias instead of performance
Giving a lower appraisal rating merely because an employee took maternity leave is not a fair assessment of performance. It is maternity-based bias, often called the motherhood penalty, and is a form of employment discrimination against women. Fair performance-based appraisal (option B) is the proper practice, not the problem described. Exam tip: Link disadvantages in ratings, pay, or promotion caused by maternity leave with gender or maternity discrimination.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Maternity-based bias instead of performance
Why is this the correct answer?
Giving a lower appraisal rating merely because an employee took maternity leave is not a fair assessment of performance. It is maternity-based bias, often called the motherhood penalty, and is a form of employment discrimination against women. Fair performance-based appraisal (option B) is the proper practice, not the problem described. Exam tip: Link disadvantages in ratings, pay, or promotion caused by maternity leave with gender or maternity discrimination.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Women and work: issues and concerns.
