Adverse Impact Is Demonstrated When

question 40

Multiple Choice

Adverse impact is demonstrated when

• A)the selection ratio for a minority group is substantially less than 80% of the selection ratio for the majority group.
• B)unqualified minorities are hired to meet quotas.
• C)an assessment method being used by a company is not valid.
• D)when members of a protected class feel they have been discriminated against and file a formal grievance.

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Definitions:

Volunteering

Offering services or contributing time to an organization or cause without receiving financial compensation.

Fairness

In economics and social policy, fairness relates to equitable treatment and distribution of resources and opportunities among individuals and groups, often debated in the context of income distribution and access to services.

Price Increases

A rise in the cost of goods or services over a period, often due to factors like inflation, increased costs of production, or supply and demand shifts.

Higher Costs

Situations where the expenses associated with producing goods or services are elevated, often reducing profitability.