Which Type of Workplace Discrimination Occurs When an Organization Uses

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which type of workplace discrimination occurs when an organization uses an employment practice that results in unfavorable outcomes to a protected class?

• A) disparate treatment
• B) reverse discrimination
• C) unequal application
• D) harassment
• E) adverse impact

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Definitions:

Political Tactic

Strategies or maneuvers used within an organization or political setting to gain advantage or influence outcomes, often involving power and negotiation.

Empire Building

The practice of accumulating power and control within an organization for personal gain, often at the expense of overall efficiency.

Political Tactic

Strategies or maneuvers used to gain advantage or influence outcomes within a political or organizational context.

Groupthink

A behavior pattern in a collective setting, driven by the urge for harmony or uniformity, which culminates in unsound or faulty decisions.