Which of the Following Is an Example of Adverse Impact,a

question 35

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 lesser 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 blacks. 
• 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.

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Definitions:

Market Development

Strategies or actions that seek to expand an existing product into new markets or demographic segments.

Product Development

Product development involves the creation and design of new products or the improvement of existing ones, aiming to meet market demand and enhance competitive advantage.

Diversification

The process of allocating investments among different financial assets or sectors to reduce risk in a portfolio.

SBU

Strategic Business Unit, a fully-functional unit of a business that has its own vision and direction, often with responsibility for its own profitability.