Based on the Results of a Field Study on Employers

question 185

Multiple Choice

Based on the results of a field study on employers' reactions to homosexual job applicants, which of the following interactions is most likely to occur?

• A) When Jarvis, who is gay, responds to an ad for a salesperson, the employer is open and friendly, but indicates that the job has already been filled (even though the ad just appeared that morning).
• B) When Stacia, who is a lesbian, responds to an ad for a waitress, the restaurant owner calls her back for a second interview but is not very talkative and does not make eye contact with her.
• C) When Marvin, who is gay, responds to an ad for a bank teller, the interviewer is verbally abrupt and does not even allow him to fill out an application.
• D) When Holly, who is a lesbian, responds to an ad for a receptionist, the boss is verbally very friendly and calls her back for a second interview.

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Definitions:

Union-Free

A workplace or environment where no labor unions are present or involved in worker representation.

Competitive Wages

Wages that are equal to or higher than those offered by competitors within the same industry, aimed at attracting and retaining top talent.

Employee Motivation

The level of enthusiasm, energy, and commitment that employees bring to their jobs to achieve personal and organizational goals.

Formal Procedures

Established, official methods and processes used within an organization to conduct its business or operations.