The Decision of the U

question 23

Multiple Choice

The decision of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Webb v.City of Philadelphia,in which Officer Webb filed a complaint of religious discrimination under Title VII with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,stated that:

• A) uniform requirements were crucial to the safety of officers.
• B) an accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the employees.
• C) the strict enforcement of Directive 78 was not essential to the values of impartiality, religious neutrality and uniformity.
• D) some employees may find a co-worker's exercise of his or her religious beliefs offensive.

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Definitions:

Sex

denotes the biological differences between male and female organisms, particularly concerning reproductive functions.

Symbols

Objects or figures that represent or stand for an idea, belief, or action, serving as a means of communication that conveys meaning beyond their literal sense.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Cross-Cultural

Pertaining to or comparing the cultural practices, beliefs, and phenomena of different societies, aiming to understand the diversity and commonalities among cultures.