Women and Minorities Are Frequently Passed Over for Promotion in Favor

question 63

Multiple Choice

Women and minorities are frequently passed over for promotion in favor of white men. This practice seems to be particularly problematic in which of the following kinds of jobs?

• A) Traditionally blue-collar jobs.
• B) Higher levels of management.
• C) Positions in the area of human services.
• D) Jobs in which a graduate degree is necessary.

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Definitions:

County Attorney

A legal officer representing a county in civil litigations and serving as the legal advisor to county officials, often involved in prosecuting crimes at the local level.

Arson

The willful and malicious burning of a building (and, in some states, personal property) owned by another. Arson statutes have been extended to cover the destruction of any building, regardless of ownership, by fire or explosion.

Convicted

The act of being declared guilty of a crime by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

Felony

A crime—such as arson, murder, assault, or robbery—that carries the most severe sanctions. Sanctions range from one year in a state or federal prison to the death penalty.