In Response to a Plaintiff's Prima Facie Case of Discrimination

question 7

Multiple Choice

In response to a plaintiff's prima facie case of discrimination based on disparate treatment, what burden does the defendant have?

• A) The defendant must articulate why the policy or practice is a "business necessity."
• B) The defendant must articulate a legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reason for the action.
• C) The defendant must articulate a reasonable business reason for the action.
• D) The defendant must show that the alleged "business necessity" is not a mere pretext.
• E) The defendant does not have a burden, as it is the plaintiff's duty to establish his or her case.

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Definitions:

Elasticity

An economic measure of how responsive the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service is to a change in price.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Sensitive

Pertaining to something that requires careful handling due to its potential to cause a reaction or damage under certain conditions.

Ten-Year Period

A duration of ten years used as a measurement of time for planning, analysis, or investment purposes.