Thom Is VP of Human Resources at Windows R Us

question 2

Multiple Choice

Thom is VP of Human Resources at Windows R Us.One of his responsibilities is to hire and fire employees,as necessary,and to make decisions on promotions within the company.The chief of procurement position,a plum assignment,opened up and Thom began the necessary process to fill it.Ralph and Darius,each with more than five years of service with Windows R Us,were the "favorite" internal candidates.In addition,several external candidates seemed well-qualified for the position.In a surprise move,Thom appointed Stella,his secretary and rumored-to-be his girlfriend,to the position.Which of the following may be true in this scenario?

• A) Ralph and Darius can likely win a discrimination lawsuit based on gender discrimination.
• B) Any of the candidates who can prove they are more qualified than Stella may be able to win a discrimination lawsuit based on favoritism.
• C) The court will likely uphold Thom's decision since Title VII does not prevent preferential treatment based on consensual romantic relationships.
• D) Ralph and Darius have a Title VII claim against Windows R Us because Thom's decision was simply unfair.

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