Vijay Asks a Question of Job Applicants That Seems to Have

question 47

Multiple Choice

Vijay asks a question of job applicants that seems to have a different impact on men versus women. The question does not pass the OUCH test based on the fact that it is NOT:

• A) consistent in effect.
• B) harmless.
• C) uniform in application.
• D) objective.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Average Total Costs

The total expenses incurred in the process of producing or offering a good or service, divided by the quantity of goods or services produced or offered.

Average Variable Costs

The sum of all variable production costs divided by the total number of units produced.

Output

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.