Nepotism and Word of Mouth Hiring

question 2

Multiple Choice

Nepotism and word of mouth hiring:

• A)are specifically prohibited by Title VII because of their potential to produce discriminatory effects
• B)are not optimal recruiting procedures, but they raise no significant legal issues
• C)tend to produce discriminatory effects, depending on how racially homogeneous an employer's existing workforce is
• D)have been subjected to numerous legal challenges, but have been consistently upheld under Title VII

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Definitions:

Withholding Negative

The practice of not sharing negative feedback or critiques to avoid conflict or discomfort.

Positive Consequences

Results of a behavior that a person finds attractive or pleasurable.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Collaboration

It describes the act of working together with one or more people in order to achieve a common goal, task, or project.