Which of the Following Statements Is an Instance of Ethnocentrism

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an instance of ethnocentrism?

• A) Jerry's Garage has an unwritten policy not to hire Hispanic workers as the management believes that they are unreliable.
• B) PBJ Inc. only hires candidates with a high-school diploma as the company processes require a certain level of literacy.
• C) Sunshine Sales hires a majority of Spanish-speaking salespeople, as it has a large market among the Hispanic population.
• D) The U.S. branch of Golden Dragon Ltd., a Chinese company, hires Chinese workers as the management feels that they best reflect the organization values.
• E) Divya's Designs is a bridal boutique that focuses on Indian outfits and caters mainly to Indian clientele.

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