Hrm 531 Week 3 Team Salary Inequities Case Study Astra Zeneca

Salary Inequities Case Study Name Date Institution AstraZeneca is a company that has been known for pushing the boundaries of Global science-led Pharmaceutical research has recently been found violating the Equal Pay Act of1963. After a compliance review, AstraZeneca was found to pay women at least 1700 less than their counterparts, men. Comparing the current job market compensation plan with AstraZeneca and another well-known pharmaceutical Merck, based in New Jersey, disclosed that Merck Co is paying a little less for a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative position 92,000 versus 93,666 (Ladder, 2017). 11-13. Although the case with OFCCP is closed, we wonder if there are any less discriminatory explanations possible for why our women sales reps on average earned less than men. If so, what are they Among the reasons for women being paid fewer wages may be education, skills or demographics. An individual in a similar position may have an extensive knowledge maybe their courses are much more advanced or trained in more concentrated areas leading to a more skilled experience. The demographics of the sales people may also be an aspect. Based on the geographical location, living expenses may have been higher/lower leading to inequality in pay. Other organizations have