Question

what is the meaning of the word compensation as used in the passage?
a survey found that nearly half of workers didnt negotiate the compensation at their current jobs. a faltering economy and years of layoffs made many employees avoid the negotiation process and simply accept the pay that was offered.

money given for doing a job

an increase in payment

job responsibilities

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "compensation" in the passage, we analyze the context. The passage states that workers didn't negotiate "compensation" and simply accepted the "pay" offered. So we match this context with the options:

• "an increase in payment" is incorrect because the passage doesn't mention an increase, just the pay offered.
• "job responsibilities" is incorrect as the passage is about pay, not duties.
• "money given for doing a job" matches the context since "pay" is related to the money received for work, and "compensation" here refers to that pay.

Answer:

money given for doing a job