Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Business Necessity

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding business necessity?

• A) Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) and business necessity are the same.
• B) Job requirements state the business necessity and applicants not meeting the qualifications need not apply.
• C) The business necessity defense is actually legalized discrimination.
• D) Business necessity arises when the employer's policy is neutral on its face.

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Definitions:

Non-Contractual Relationships

Interactions between parties that are not governed by a formal written or spoken contract, but still may involve legal obligations.

Duty of Obedience

is the responsibility of the directors and officers of a corporation to act in accordance with the corporation's charter, bylaws, and the law in decision-making processes.

Lawful Instruction

Refers to directives or orders given that are within the bounds of the law and ought to be followed by the recipients.

Apparent Authority

A situation in which a reasonable third party would understand that an agent had authority to act, even if the agent did not have actual authority.