Which of the Following Is a Legal Defense That a Company

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legal defense that a company can use to fight a disparate impact charge?

• A) Affirmative action
• B) Systematic discrimination
• C) Business necessity
• D) The 80 percent rule

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Definitions:

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), representing the profit from core business operations.

Contribution Format

Contribution format is an income statement format that separates costs into fixed and variable categories, highlighting the contribution margin of goods or services sold.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs. It represents the portion of sales that helps to cover fixed costs.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement where costs are classified as variable or fixed, and the contribution margin is computed by subtracting total variable costs from sales.