The Hiring of Applicants Based on Criteria That Are Not

question 159

Multiple Choice

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

• A) affirmative action.
• B) equal employment opportunity.
• C) discrimination.
• D) reverse discrimination.
• E) employment-at-will.

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights under a contract to another party.

Negotiation

Direct communication between the parties to a dispute in an effort to resolve the problems without third-party intervention; transferring negotiable instruments to third parties.

Negotiable Instrument

A legal document guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, with the payee able to transfer it to another holder.

Endorsement

A signature or stamp on a document or instrument that signifies approval, support, or transfer of rights.