A Department Store Uses a Personality Test in Its Selection

question 107

Multiple Choice

A department store uses a personality test in its selection battery for managerial jobs. This practice unintentionally results in the hiring of women rather than men. The type of case that can be brought against the store is:

• A)disparate impact.
• B)disparate treatment.
• C)adverse treatment.
• D)quid pro quo.

Understand the basic components and processes involved in effective communication.

Identify and explain the common barriers to communication and how they can be overcome.

Recognize and describe various communication strategies and their applications in organizational settings.

Understand the role and significance of feedback in the communication process.

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Definitions:

Tourette Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.

Huntington Disease

A genetic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, leading to physical and cognitive decline.

Hyperkinetic Symptoms

Manifestations characterized by excessive or abnormal involuntary movements, often found in disorders like Tourette's syndrome or Huntington's disease.

Dopamine Cells

Neurons that produce and release dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and motor control.