An Employer Had a Policy Requiring That Anyone Who Works

question 37

Multiple Choice

An employer had a policy requiring that anyone who works in a security capacity be 6 feet 2 inches and weigh at least 200 pounds. The policy applied across the board to anyone applying for the job. Statistically, women as a group are not as likely as men to meet this requirement because most are shorter and lighter. Samantha's job application was rejected due to her height. Samantha is most likely to file a suit against the employer on the basis of ___.

• A) disparate opportunity
• B) disparate treatment
• C) disparate assignment
• D) disparate impact

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Break-even Sales

The amount of revenue needed to cover total costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production in a business.

Break-even Point

The break-even point is the point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, meaning the business is neither making a profit nor a loss.