White Swan Motors' Practice of Hiring Only Applicants Recommended by Its

question 12

Multiple Choice

White Swan Motors' practice of hiring only applicants recommended by its employees has been found to have an adverse impact on nonwhite applicants.White Swan plans to implement a voluntary affirmative action plan.Which of the following would be an effective practice under the voluntary affirmative action plan?

• A) Removing qualified whites from their jobs and giving these jobs to minorities regardless of their qualifications
• B) Hiring an employee simply because he or she belongs to a protected class
• C) Eliminating unvalidated recruitment practices and selection criteria
• D) Fixing permanent racial quotas to reduce racial imbalance

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Definitions:

Organizational Culture

The system of shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that the members of an organization use to cope with their world and with one another.

Employee Preferences

The various desires or priorities of employees, such as work conditions, benefits, and job roles.

Clan Cultures

Describes organizational cultures emphasizing family-like values, where loyalty, tradition, and personal relationships are paramount.

Performance-Reward Agreements

Contracts or understandings that link the achievement of specific performance levels to designated rewards or benefits.