Jordan Is a Candidate for a Research Position with Southwestern

question 108

Multiple Choice

Jordan is a candidate for a research position with Southwestern Fine Chemicals. Though well-qualified for the job, he has a hearing impairment. Despite private concerns about the prospective employee's disability, the manager decides to hire Jordan.Jordan's hearing impairment qualifies legally as a disability because it substantially

• A)affects adequate job performance.
• B)decreases his desire to work.
• C)reduces his life expectancy.
• D)limits one or more major life activities.
• E)affects job satisfaction.

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