Brian Has Decided to Supplement His Job Application to Wendenlt

question 36

Multiple Choice

Brian has decided to supplement his job application to Wendenlt Corporation with a cover letter to the senior manager of human resources. However, he knows neither the name nor the gender of the senior manager he wishes to address. In this scenario, which of the following is the most appropriate way Brian can address the recipient without displaying gender bias?

• A)"Dear Sir/Madam"
• B)"To Whom It May Concern"
• C)"Dear Senior Manager of Human Resources"
• D)"Hi!"

Understand the concepts of prejudice, discrimination, stereotypes, and racism, including their manifestations and consequences.

Identify the mechanisms of institutional discrimination and the role of policies and practices in perpetuating it.

Recognize the impact of social constructions of race on individuals and societies.

Understand the difference between individual and systemic forms of discrimination and racism.

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Definitions:

Overhead Resources

Resources used in the day-to-day operations of a business that are not directly tied to a specific product or service, such as utilities and rent.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

An overhead rate applied uniformly across an entire plant or company, calculated without regard to individual departments or products.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost Driver

A factor that causes the cost of manufacturing overhead to change, such as machine hours or labor hours.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products, calculated before the period begins based on estimated costs and activity levels.