Derek,an Employee at Ferns Tech Inc

question 50

Multiple Choice

Derek,an employee at Ferns Tech Inc.,filed a lawsuit against his employer.He claimed that after the introduction of an affirmative action plan at the workplace,his employer mostly promoted female employees,even if they were less qualified for the job.This may be an example of ________.

• A) social loafing
• B) positive displacement
• C) stereotyping
• D) reverse discrimination

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Definitions:

Joint Venture

Typically, an agreement between firms to create a separate, co-owned entity established to pursue a joint goal.

Existing Firms

Companies or enterprises that have been established and are currently operative in the marketplace.

Share Rights Plans

Strategic measures employed by companies to ward off hostile takeovers by diluting the value of shares held by potential acquirers.

Golden Parachute

A large financial compensation package guaranteed to a company executive in the event of a forced departure or takeover.