In Which of the Following Examples Is Disparate Impact Most

question 38

Multiple Choice

In which of the following examples is disparate impact most likely occurring?

• A) Any candidate who appears to possibly be Muslim is not considered for any management level roles within an organization.
• B) A company has 100 white applicants and 50 black applicants. They hire 45 of the white applicants and 20 of the black applicants.
• C) A company has 40 white applicants and 40 Hispanic applicants. They hire 15 of the white applicants but none of the Hispanic applicants.
• D) Women are only promoted in an organization if their children are over the age of 12 so that they have less worries at home.
• E) Hispanic applicants are not considered for customer service roles due to the potential language barriers that may exist.

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Definitions:

Retrograde Pyelography

A radiologic procedure in which the doctor injects a contrast medium through a urethral catheter and takes a series of X-rays to evaluate the function of the ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to improve the visibility of internal body structures.

Urethral Catheter

A flexible tube inserted through the urethra into the bladder to drain urine.

Cardiovascular Angiography

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and organs of the heart, employing a special dye and X-rays to detect blockages or abnormalities.