Which of the Following Has Been Shown to Cause Disparate

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been shown to cause disparate impact?

• A)Not hiring women with young children while hiring men with such children.
• B)Hiring minority group members for cleaning jobs while similarly qualified Whites are hired as cashiers or waiters.
• C)Requiring a high school diploma requirement for entry-level positions when 7th grade education is all that is necessary.
• D)Intentionally not hiring qualified women for management positions.

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Definitions:

Duress

a situation where a person is compelled to act against their will or make a contract under pressure or threats, rendering the agreement potentially voidable.

Legal Consent

Agreement given based on a clear understanding of the facts and implications, recognized as valid by law.

Threat

An expression of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

Fraud

A wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.