Nell, a Member of a Protected Class, Applies for a Job

question 7

Multiple Choice

Nell, a member of a protected class, applies for a job with Origami Paper Corporation, but fails the company's employment test and is not hired. Nell believes that the test has an unintentionally discriminatory effect. If so, this is

• A) ​a constructive discharge.
• B) ​disparate-impact discrimination.
• C) ​disparate-treatment discrimination.
• D) ​not discrimination.

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Definitions:

Company's Objective

A set of goals or objectives that a company aims to achieve, which guide its internal strategy and decision-making processes.

Measurable

Capable of being precisely quantified or assessed, often used in the context of goals or performance indicators.

Concrete

a construction material composed of cement, aggregate (like sand and gravel), water, and often admixtures, used for building structures due to its strength.

Decision-making Process

The cognitive process resulting in the selection of a belief or a course of action among several possible alternatives.