On July 1,2007 Maria Applied for a Job with a Large

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Multiple Choice

On July 1,2007 Maria applied for a job with a large organization.She is clearly qualified for the position,so she was surprised to learn that the position was filled by a white male with inferior qualifications.After thinking about it for awhile,she is convinced that she did not receive the position because she was discriminated against for being a Hispanic female.On June 1,2008 she files a complaint with the EEOC.What will probably be the result of her claim?

• A) She will be successful in proving a prima facie case of discrimination,and she has filed her claim within the requisite time for an EEOC filing.
• B) She will be successful proving a prima facie case of discrimination,but she has not filed her claim within the requisite time for an EEOC filing.
• C) She will not be able to prove a prima facie claim of discrimination,although she has filed her claim in a timely manner with the EEOC.
• D) She will not be able to prove a prima facie claim of discrimination,nor has she filed her claim in a timely manner with the EEOC.

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Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their social position.

PJ Fit

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Socialization Sequence

The stages through which individuals acclimate to and absorb the norms and behaviors required in a new social or work environment.