Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Human rights legislation prohibits discrimination against all Canadians only in the area of employment.
• B) The human rights tribunal has the power to award damages to a person who has been discriminated against in hiring and can fine employers who violate human rights protections, but cannot order an employer to employ someone.
• C) It is legally permissible for a bus company to require new drivers to be between the ages of 24 and 35 for the business purpose that newly hired drivers will get the least favourable routes and must therefore be young enough to cope with stress.
• D) Evidence is readily available to support the position that age is an accurate indication of a person's ability to perform a particular type of work.
• E) The human rights tribunal has the power to order an employer to give a position to an individual who has been discriminated against and also has the power to order financial compensation for pain and suffering.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

expenses that do not vary with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Standard Cost Accounting System

A system that assigns expected costs to products to estimate selling prices and cost control, allowing variance analysis for actual costs incurred.

Unfavorable Variances

Differences between actual and expected outcomes that negatively affect a business's financial performance.