In a Discrimination Model, Nepotism Is Best Described as

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a discrimination model, nepotism is best described as

• A) a desire to maximize profit regardless of who one hires.
• B) a preference to hire a certain type of worker, for example, a worker of one's same race.
• C) a preference to hire an integrated workforce.
• D) a desire to advance social causes over maximizing profits.
• E) hiring minority workers but then firing them quickly.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

The unwritten rules that govern the behavior of individuals within a society, guiding what is considered acceptable or unacceptable.

Conform

The act of adjusting one’s behavior or thinking to match those of others or to meet societal standards.

Yield

The income return on an investment, such as the interest or dividends received, expressed as an annual percentage rate based on the investment's cost, its current market value, or its face value.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasion technique involving getting a person to agree to a small request to increase the likelihood of agreeing to a larger request later.