Evan McConnell Is Angry Because He Was Passed Over for a Promotion

question 72

Multiple Choice

Evan McConnell is angry because he was passed over for a promotion even though he believes he was the most qualified candidate. He heard through the company grapevine the promotion went to a female because the firm was afraid of possible action by the EEOC if they did not select a female. What Evan is experiencing is known as:

• A)reverse discrimination.
• B)double indemnity.
• C)de facto discrimination.
• D)compensatory discrimination.

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Definitions:

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both between two or more parties, either within a country or internationally.

Price Fixing

An illegal practice where competing companies agree on selling prices of their products or services, rather than allowing market forces to set them.

Price Discrimination

A practice of charging different prices to different customers for the same product or service, where such differences are not justified by differences in cost.

Discounted Price

A reduced price offered on goods or services, typically to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.