Someone Develops a New Test of Mechanical Abilities

question 216

Multiple Choice

Someone develops a new test of mechanical abilities. Which of the following (if true) would be the strongest evidence that the test is biased against women?

• A) The average score for women is lower than the average score for men.
• B) Women have had less opportunity than men to learn mechanical skills.
• C) The people who wrote the test were almost all males.
• D) Women who get a particular score on the test are in fact better mechanics than men who get that same score.

Recognize the legal frameworks, including Sarbanes-Oxley Act, aimed at combating unethical practices in corporations.

Understand the concept and implications of whistle-blowing in the business context.

Recognize the importance of ethical corporate considerations beyond profit.

Understand the role of personal decision-making in ethical dilemmas and development.

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Definitions:

Narrative Counseling Approaches

Therapeutic methods focusing on the stories individuals construct about their lives, aiming to explore, reconstruct, and find new meanings in these narratives.

Separate

To cause to move or be apart; dividing or distancing objects, individuals, or elements from one another.

Problem

A situation, question, or matter that is difficult to deal with or understand, often requiring a solution or deep consideration.

Preferred Narratives

The stories people tell about their lives that align with their values and goals, often highlighted in narrative therapy to foster positive change and identity development.