Which of the Following Has Been Shown to Cause Disparate

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been shown to cause disparate impact?

• A)Not hiring women with young children while hiring men with such children.
• B)Hiring minority group members for cleaning jobs while similarly qualified Whites are hired as cashiers or waiters.
• C)Requiring a high school diploma requirement for entry-level positions when 7th grade education is all that is necessary.
• D)Intentionally not hiring qualified women for management positions.

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