It Is Sometimes Permissible to Hire a Nonqualified Minority Candidate

question 38

True/False

It is sometimes permissible to hire a nonqualified minority candidate over a qualified nonminority candidate.

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Definitions:

Ultra Vires

Acts performed outside or beyond the powers of the legal authority or corporation’s capabilities.

Consideration

Something of value that is exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are prohibited by law and subject to penalties or punishment.

Majority

The condition or state of being greater in number, amount, or part; often refers to the age at which a person acquires full legal rights, or to a voting group having more than half the votes.