Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Disparate

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of disparate impact?

• A)A Hispanic applicant is told he will not be hired because the company does not hire Hispanics
• B)A black employee is fired for testifying in a criminal case against an employer
• C)White applicants with high test scores are rejected due to an affirmative action plan
• D)Black applicants are disproportionately rejected compared to other applicants based on a paper-and-pencil test
• E)The ratio of white and black employees is roughly equal to their relevant populations in the local community

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Definitions:

Organizations

Structured groups of individuals working together to achieve common goals, utilizing systems of governance and processes to facilitate coordinated action.

Democratic Socialism

A political ideology advocating for democratic means to achieve and maintain a socialist economic system.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or directly participate in economic, social, or other sectors, with the aim of achieving specific outcomes or goals.

Economic System

An economic system is a structured and organized way a society decides to produce, distribute, and consume goods and services.