When the Selection Rate for a Protected Group Is Lower

question 3

Multiple Choice

When the selection rate for a protected group is lower than that for the relevant comparison group, what might potentially occur

• A)discrimination
• B)an adverse impact discrimination
• C)adverse effect discrimination
• D)direct discrimination

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that compares a company's operating income before interest and taxes to its interest expenses, indicating how well it can cover interest payments with earnings.

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A financial benchmark illustrating the relationship between the use of shareholder equity and debt in funding company assets.

Times Interest Earned

Times interest earned, also known as interest coverage ratio, measures a company's ability to make interest payments on its debt with its earnings before interest and taxes.

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A metric outlining the balance of shareholder equity and debt in the financial composition for supporting a company's assets.