What is the purpose of gender-neutral skill testing at workplace?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Assessing work based on ability
Gender-neutral skill testing evaluates an employee or applicant on knowledge, competence, performance and ability, rather than gender. Therefore, option A is correct. Options B, C and D promote gender-based discrimination and oppose fair selection. Exam tip: ‘Gender-neutral’ means assessing merit using the same criteria for everyone.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Assessing work based on ability
Why is this the correct answer?
Gender-neutral skill testing evaluates an employee or applicant on knowledge, competence, performance and ability, rather than gender. Therefore, option A is correct. Options B, C and D promote gender-based discrimination and oppose fair selection. Exam tip: ‘Gender-neutral’ means assessing merit using the same criteria for everyone.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, age and gender.
