The ADA Creates a Protected Class Called "Qualified Individuals with Disabilities

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Essay

The ADA creates a protected class called "qualified individuals with disabilities".  Discuss what this phrase means and how one qualifies for protection. ​

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Definitions:

Social Responsibility

The obligation of individuals and organizations to act in ways that benefit society at large, beyond their own interests or profits.

Obstructionist Strategy

A corporate social responsibility strategy that tries to avoid and resist pressures for social responsibility.

Economic Responsibility

The obligation of an organization to make decisions and take actions that will contribute to the economic well-being of society.

Classical View

A perspective on management and organizational theory that emphasizes efficiency, hierarchical structure, and the importance of planning and formal procedures.