Which of the Following Represents an Example of Labor-Market Discrimination

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an example of labor-market discrimination?

• A)An employer is more likely to grant an interview to a person graduating from Yale than from the local community college.
• B)An employer is more likely to grant an interview to a person graduating from the local community college than from Yale.
• C)An employer is more likely to grant an interview to a woman with a traditionally "white" name such as Emily than to a woman with a traditionally "black" name such as Lakisha.
• D)An employer is as likely to grant an interview to person with a traditionally "masculine" name such as "Alex" as a person with a traditionally "feminine" name such as "Emily."

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Actions or responses aimed at causing harm or asserting dominance, which can be physical or verbal in nature.

Consumer Reactions

The responses or behaviors of consumers towards products, services, or marketing strategies.

Ground Beef

Meat that has been finely chopped by a meat grinder or a chopping knife, typically made from beef, but can be from other meats.

Framing

The way an issue is posed; how an issue is worded can significantly affect decisions and judgments.