What Is Disparate Impact

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is disparate impact?

• A)Selection standards are applied uniformly to all groups, but the net result is to produce differences in the selection of various groups
• B)Certain groups are treated negatively because of race, religion, color, sex, etc.
• C)Different standards are applied to various groups even though there may not be an explicit statement of discrimination.
• D)Certain groups are treated negatively because of job-related factors.

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Definitions:

Amortization

The process of spreading out the original cost of an intangible asset over the duration it serves its purpose.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, derived from the company's earnings.

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution that is used to buy and sell securities, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Net Income

The final profit amount for a company once revenues are reduced by expenses and taxes.