Which of the Following Was the Result at the U

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result at the U.S.Supreme Court level in Wal-Mart Stores,Inc.v.Dukes,the case in the text involving the issue of whether the plaintiffs could proceed with a class action against Wal-Mart alleging sex discrimination?

• A) That the plaintiffs would be allowed additional time to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that at least 50% of the plaintiffs involved had suffered sex discrimination at which point a class would be certified.
• B) That the issue of whether a class action was appropriate was an issue for the jury's determination.
• C) That a class action was appropriate because the plaintiffs had established that the company operated under a general policy of discrimination.
• D) That a class action was inappropriate because the plaintiffs had failed to show that the company operated under a general policy of discrimination.

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchy

A social structure in animal groups where individuals are ranked according to their access to resources or dominance.

Chemical Communication

The transfer of information from one organism to another through the release and detection of chemical signals.

Auditory Communication

The exchange of information through sounds, significant in many species for coordination, alarm signals, and social interaction.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.