Andrew Has Informed the Director of HR That as of Next

question 118

Multiple Choice

Andrew has informed the director of HR that as of next month,he will be Andrea.Andrew's co-workers are unaware of the upcoming transformation.Andrew has been a high-performing employee at company headquarters for the last nine years.The company specializes in publishing religious materials and an extensive product line for home-schooling.Which of the following options would be UNWISE for the HR director to take?

• A) The HR director should inform Andrew's manager so that Andrew/Andrea can be transferred from his current client-contact job to another position that does not entail client-contact.
• B) The HR director should wish Andrew the best of luck and ask if Andrew has any concerns regarding his employment situation.
• C) The HR director should inform Andrew that federal law requires the individual's birth gender to apply in any sex discrimination case under Title VII. So, Andrea would be considered male under Title VII.
• D) The HR director should investigate whether the locality has a law protecting transgendered persons from employment discrimination.

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Definitions:

Variability

Refers to the degree of inconsistency or difference in a set of elements or a process outcome, often measured to assess quality control or performance over time.

Empowerment

The process of giving individuals or groups more power and control over their lives or work, often leading to increased autonomy and participation in decision-making.

Individualized

Tailored or customized to meet the specific needs or preferences of an individual.

Zone of Tolerance

The range within which customers are willing to accept variations in service delivery and quality.