Which of the Following Is an Example of Adverse Impact

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of adverse impact, a criterion used in determining whether companies have engaged in discriminatory hiring and promotion practices?

• A) A company's hiring policies dictated that only 10% of the employees in the company can be women.
• B) The women in a company were given responsibilities equal to that of men but were paid lower salaries than men.
• C) Sixty percent of the questions on a competitive exam taken by blacks, Hispanics, and Chinese were on African American history, and most of the candidates who passed the test were black.
• D) The chief executive officer of an American company blatantly refused to employ an African American although he had an excellent academic record and was also the best performer in the interview.

Calculate and interpret the inflation rate using the consumer price index (CPI).

Assess the limitations of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of social welfare and economic growth.

Understand the methodology and significance of the value added approach in GDP calculation to avoid double counting.

Identify and explain the factors leading to discrepancies between nominal and real GDP, and their implications for measuring economic growth.

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Definitions:

Communal Sharing

A relationship or interaction model based on shared resources and collective benefit.

Collective Identity

A shared sense of belonging to a group, characterized by common interests, experiences, or values.

Unity

The state of being united or joined as a whole, especially among members of a group with common interests.

Market Pricing Relationship

A theoretical relationship that determines the price of goods or services in a market based on supply and demand, competition, and other economic factors.