When the Effect of a Hiring or Promotion Decision Is

question 250

Multiple Choice

When the effect of a hiring or promotion decision is intentionally discriminatory it is called:

• A) mixed motive qualification
• B) McDonnell-Douglas discrimination
• C) disparate impact
• D) pretextual treatment
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Securities Market

A component of the financial market where securities such as stocks and bonds are bought and sold, facilitating capital raise, investment, and risk management.

Distribution of Income

The way in which a nation’s total earnings are divided among its population, affecting economic inequality and standard of living.

Wealthiest 1%

Refers to the segment of the population that holds a disproportionate share of the wealth, often highlighted in discussions of income and wealth inequality.

Banks Failed

The occurrence when financial institutions are unable to meet their obligations to depositors or creditors, often leading to a loss of public confidence and financial instability.