Disparate Impact

question 10

Multiple Choice

Disparate impact

• A) is always illegal.
• B) when proven, results in employers having to pay punitive damages.
• C) occurs when an apparently neutral policy, such as height and weight requirements, has the effect of discrimination against certain groups.
• D) occurs when there is intentional discrimination, for example if an employer refuses to hire men as childcare workers.

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Definitions:

Category Management

A retail and supply chain management strategy where products are grouped and managed as strategic business units, allowing for more focused merchandising and marketing efforts.

Agents

Representatives or intermediaries in business transactions who act on behalf of others in negotiating deals or making sales.

Brokers

Individuals or firms that act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, facilitating transactions in exchange for a commission or fee.

Retail Life Cycle

The progression of stages that a retail business goes through, from introduction and growth to maturity and decline.