The Accent of an Employee or Job Applicant Can Lawfully

question 19

Multiple Choice

The accent of an employee or job applicant can lawfully be taken into consideration when: ​

• A)the firm is using its affirmative action program to diversify its workforce
• B)when few English-speaking applicants or employees are available
• C)when communications are a significant part of the job in question, and the person's accent substantially interferes with the ability to communicate
• D)when communications are a significant part of the job in question, and the person's accent interferes in some degree with the ability to communicate

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Definitions:

Power Struggles

Conflicts arising from two or more parties competing for control, authority, or dominance within an organization or relationship.

Dynamic Power Shifting

The continuous change in the distribution of power among individuals or groups within a particular context or over time.

Constant Infighting

Ongoing, persistent conflicts or struggles for power within a group, organization, or institutional setting, often hindering progress or unity.

External Task Action

A strategy or measure taken outside the routine tasks to achieve a specific goal or to enhance performance.