In _____ , the Plaintiff Claimed That the Pay Raise

question 35

Multiple Choice

In _____ , the plaintiff claimed that the pay raise policy had a disparate impact against the older officers.  The trial court dismissed the suit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal.

• A)Mastie v. Great Lakes Steel Co.
• B)Hazen Paper Co. v. Biggins
• C)Smith v. City of Jackson, Mississippi
• D)Griggs v. Duke Power Co.

Understand the various growth, stability, and reduction strategies employed by companies and their implications on the workforce.

Identify and describe different job-analysis techniques and their suitability for different organizational needs.

Comprehend the role of big data and analytics in human resource management and decision-making.

Recognize the importance of executive succession planning and its impact on the future of a firm.

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Definitions:

Bystander Effects

Phenomena in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

First Aid

The initial assistance or treatment given to someone suffering from a minor or serious illness or injury, before professional medical help can be provided.

Group Polarization

The tendency of people in a group to shift toward more extreme positions than those they initially held as a result of group discussions, often leading to more unanimous but also more polarized outcomes.