Kevin Is the Human Resource Manager for a Large Company

question 3

Multiple Choice

Kevin is the human resource manager for a large company. He has a favourable attitude toward individuals with disabilities, in general. However, he hasn't hired anyone who has a visible disability for any position that has come open in the company because his boss told him not to consider applicants who are disabled. Which of the following is true of Kevin?

• A)He is showing neither prejudice nor discrimination.
• B)He shows evidence of prejudice, but not discrimination.
• C)He is displaying both prejudice and discrimination.
• D)He shows evidence of discrimination, but not prejudice.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Communication

A communication approach where ideas and feedback flow from the lower levels of the organizational hierarchy to the upper levels, encouraging employee input and engagement.

Merit-Based Pay Raise

An increase in salary awarded to employees based on their performance and achievements, rather than seniority or hours worked.

Distributive Justice

The perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed within a group or organization.

Ethical Egoism

The belief that actions are morally right if they benefit the individual making the decision.