Machine Corporation Requires Its Employees to Have a High School

question 62

Multiple Choice

Machine Corporation requires its employees to have a high school diploma because it can demonstrate that there is a definite connection between a high school education and job performance. In a suit against Machine Corporation under Title VII, this requirement is shown to have a discriminatory effect. The employer has

• A) an affirmative action defense.
• B) a bona fide occupational qualification defense.
• C) a business necessity defense.
• D) no defense.

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Definitions:

Divided Attention

The ways a cognitive processor allocates cognitive resources to two or more tasks that are carried out simultaneously.

Modalities

Different ways or modes through which something can be done or perceived, such as the sensory modalities (sight, sound, touch, etc.).

Attention Stream

A continuous flow of perceptual information that an individual focuses on at any given moment.

Cognitive Spotlight

The focusing of attention and cognitive resources on a specific area or aspect of the environment or thought.