The Authors Estimate That the Hispanic Segment of the Population

question 69

Multiple Choice

The authors estimate that the Hispanic segment of the population will continue to grow to about ______ of the total in 2050.

• A) 20%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Preferential Treatment

The act of giving unfair advantage or benefits to certain employees over others without justifiable reasons.

Four-Fifths Rule

The four-fifths rule suggests that disparate impact exists if a selection criterion (e.g., a test score) results in a selection rate for a protected class that is less than four-fifths (80 percent) of that for the majority group.

Protected Class

A protected class consists of all individuals who share one or more common characteristics as indicated by that law.

Illegal Discrimination

Results from behaviors or actions by an organization or managers within an organization that cause members of a protected class to be unfairly differentiated from others.