A Black and a White Employee Committed the Same Offense

question 57

Multiple Choice

A black and a white employee committed the same offense. The black employee was disciplined but not fired, the white employee was fired. The Supreme Court held that this treatment was:

• A) legal under Title VII
• B) proper, since under Title VII minorities may be given preferential treatment
• C) proper if the employer had an affirmative action program to favor black employees
• D) proper since whites are not protected by Title VII and, therefore, cannot claim protection
• E) none of the other choices

Recognize the importance of offering solutions or alternatives when delivering bad news.

Understand how to effectively conclude negative messages to respect the audience.

Comprehend the pros and cons of apologizing within business messages.

Understand the importance and strategies of delivering negative messages effectively.

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