Borderline Cafeterias Has Discovered That Most of Its Wait Staff

question 49

Multiple Choice

Borderline Cafeterias has discovered that most of its wait staff is white, while most of its kitchen staff is minority. When interviewed by the local news anchor, the CEO of Borderline Cafeterias said, "There has been no conscious or deliberate practice to staff the cafeterias in a discriminatory manner; it just happened to turn out this way." The CEO's argument is an example of _______________.

• A)disparate treatment
• B)blind discrimination
• C)disparate impact
• D)discriminatory intent

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Definitions:

Temporary Excess Cash

Surplus cash not required for immediate operational or investment needs, often invested in short-term securities.

Invest

The act of allocating resources, usually money, in order to generate an income or profit.

Additional Staff

The employment of extra personnel beyond the current number to meet increased demands or to fulfill specific roles within an organization.

Total Collection Time

The total period it takes for a business to convert its accounts receivable into cash.