______ Exists When Individuals in Similar Situations Are Intentionally Treated

question 68

Multiple Choice

______ exists when individuals in similar situations are intentionally treated differently and the different treatment is based on an individual's membership in a protected class.

• A) Job relatedness
• B) Disparate impact
• C) Disparate treatment
• D) Pattern or practice discrimination

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Definitions:

Utility Analysis

A technique used in HR to assess the financial impact of different human resource practices, such as training and selection, on organizational performance.

"What If" Scenario

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Employment Standards Legislation

Laws and regulations established to protect the rights of workers, setting minimum standards for pay, work hours, and conditions.

Pay Equity

The principle of ensuring that employees are compensated equally for work of equal or comparable value, aimed at preventing discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or other irrelevant factors.