In 1991,an Enormous Controversy Erupted After Five Los Angeles Police

question 16

Multiple Choice

In 1991,an enormous controversy erupted after five Los Angeles police officers were caught on tape beating a motorist named Rodney King.Many people see it as a blatant act of discrimination,although there continues to be much controversy regarding the event.Under what circumstances would this beating be considered institutional discrimination?

• A) It would be seen as institutional discrimination as long as none of the officers involved had a financial motive.
• B) Under no circumstances could this be institutional discrimination, as it was carried out by individuals.
• C) It would be considered institutional discrimination if the leadership of the Los Angeles Police Department condoned or encouraged this type of behavior on a regular basis.
• D) It would be considered institutional discrimination if it could be shown that at least one of the officers was truly racist.

Recognize the significance of aligning job roles and responsibilities with organizational strategy and goals.

Understand the significance and methods of adapting jobs and work schedules to meet employee needs and organizational demands.

Understand the steps involved in the research process.

Identify the role of hypotheses in the research process.

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Definitions:

Innate Immunity

Of multicelled organisms, a set of immediate, general responses (complement activation, phagocytosis, inflammation, fever) that defend the body from infection.

Degranulating

The process by which cells release the contents of their granules into the surrounding environment, often seen in immune responses.

Inflammatory Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens or irritants, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Adaptive Immune Responses

The part of the immune system that evolves to recognize and specifically target pathogens or foreign substances based on previous encounters.