James and Cameron Applied for the Position of an Assistant

question 30

Multiple Choice

James and Cameron applied for the position of an assistant professor at Luthans University. Though Cameron had more experience and was better qualified, the University Board rejected her job application. The Board felt that as a woman, Cameron would not be able to maintain discipline in her class since most of the students were male. James' job application was considered and he was later hired. In this case, the University Board:

• A)violated the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
• B)does not violate Title VII since they could demonstrate a BFOQ exception.
• C)does not violate Title VII but violates EEOC.
• D)does not violate either Title VII or EEOC since gender was part of the required skills.

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