When Employment Discrimination Results from the Personal Prejudices of Employers

question 41

Multiple Choice

When employment discrimination results from the personal prejudices of employers, economic theory suggests that

• A) it is costless for employers to discriminate against groups they do not like.
• B) the wages of employees who are discriminated against will actually rise.
• C) an employer who discriminates will experience higher costs.
• D) discrimination by an employer will reduce production costs since the employer can pay lower wages.

Identify and explain major legal and ethical corporate scandals.

Comprehend the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its components.

Relate management practices to the changing social, political, economic, and technological environments.

Recognize the role and responsibilities of ethical advocates within organizations.