Suppose a White Male Is Denied a Promotion in Preference

question 118

Multiple Choice

Suppose a white male is denied a promotion in preference to a lesser qualified Asian woman. Which of the following may the employer be accused of?

• A)unequal treatment
• B)disparate impact
• C)reverse discrimination
• D)ethnic discrimination

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