With Respect to the Legal Considerations in Processing Applicants for Sales

question 122

Multiple Choice

With respect to the legal considerations in processing applicants for sales jobs,which of the following is false?

• A)During an interview,a manager cannot legally ask an applicant how old he or she is.
• B)On an application blank it is not legally permissible to ask about the applicant's marital status.
• C)Each major selection tool must be validated before it can be legally used.
• D)If management wants to continue to use an application blank that is rejecting a disproportionately high percentage of women,then the company must validate the use of this blank.
• E)It is illegal to ask about an applicant's nationality,race,or religion.

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Definitions:

Profit Maximization

A business strategy aimed at achieving the highest possible profit within a given period, usually through the optimization of sales and production costs.

Pricing Objective

The goals that a company aims to achieve through its pricing strategy, such as maximizing profits, increasing market share, or discouraging competition.

Tariffs

Taxes or duties to be paid on particular imports or exports, often used by governments to control trade, protect domestic industries, or generate revenue.

Price Competitive

Refers to a pricing strategy where a company sets its product or service prices to be as competitive as possible, often matching or undercutting competitors.