Why Is It Important for Managers to Understand the Distribution

question 21

Essay

Why is it important for managers to understand the distribution of responsibility in their organizations?

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Definitions:

Protected Class

A group of people legally protected from discrimination by law, based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.

BFOQ

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification refers to a quality or an attribute that employers are allowed to consider when making decisions on the hiring and retention of employees—a quality that when considered in other contexts would constitute discrimination and thus be illegal.

Discriminate Against

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on preconceived judgments or characteristics.

Employment Law

The body of law that governs the rights and duties between employers and workers and regulates the working environment.