The ninth attribute is, “the existence of a discrepancy representing a wicked problem can be explained in numerous ways. The choice of explanation determines the nature of the problem’s resolution” (pg. 166). Various elements and factors may contribute to gender wage gap, so a practitioner’s approach to resolving the wicked problem is dependent on which contributing factors that practitioner deems the most significant. This additionally, illustrates the demand of equal representation of policymakers in the United States. A wicked problem is contingent to the authority figure and their background and set of personal philosophies play a role in addressing and solving the issue. The final attribute explained by Rittel & Webber (1973) is, “the …show more content…
There is should be better accountability and transparency efforts of companies by introducing impartial and standard criteria for decisions. Decisions on jobs, compensation, recruitment, etc. must be more transparent with their goals. Additionally, there needs to be measures to determine the effects of policies and decisions under the uniform criteria, and then ensure that decision makers of that company are held responsible whether their decisions had projected or unfavorable effects. This illustrates the attribute of a wicked problem that the decision maker has no right to be wrong. Further specifics of these standardized practices include, “…making sure that job openings and promotional opportunities are posted; that the criteria for openings and promotions are clear; and that the decision to hire or promote is not made by a single, nonaccountable person” (Hegewisch, Deitch, & Murphy, 2011, pg. …show more content…
According to Livingston (2016): In almost half of two-parent households, both parents now work full-time, and in 40% of all families with children, the mother is the sole or primary breadwinner…Despite these transformations, the U.S. is the only country among 41 nations that does not mandate any paid leave for new