An Allegation of Discrimination Could Be Supported Under a Geographical

question 6

Multiple Choice

An allegation of discrimination could be supported under a geographical comparison test in which instance?

• A)Maricella, a 50-year-old chemical engineer, responded to a position advertised as "Chemical Engineer: BS in Chemical Engineering, plus 5 years' experience or equivalent." She received a form letter in response that said applications were no longer being accepted for this position.She saw the same position advertised 2 days later.
• B)Don, a 35-year old MBA, was not interviewed by the XYZ company for the position of general manager.He knew that when his uncle was going to retire next month, a general manager position would be available.The firm has a policy of promoting from within and hires only inexperienced, newly graduated applicants.
• C)A large Miami-based financial institution has no Hispanics on the payroll.
• D)Jose, who speaks only Spanish, applied for a postal service job which was posted in English, Spanish, and French.He was told applications were no longer being accepted for this position.
• E)Jon, an HIV positive postal worker, was passed over for promotion because of his physical condition.He had successfully completed all training requirements and passed the qualifying examination.

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Definitions:

Proprium

Alfred Adler’s term referring to the core of an individual's personality, encompassing self-awareness and self-regard.

Master Trait

A dominant characteristic or quality that significantly shapes an individual's behavior and identity.

Unconscious Forces

Psychological forces not present in conscious awareness but influencing emotions, behavior, and thoughts.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and societal norms.