Carlos, Director of Training for a Large Organization, Is Looking

question 31

Multiple Choice

Carlos, director of training for a large organization, is looking at the diversity audit, which shows completion rates for the annual clerical training program; a program that is required for promotion to advanced clerical worker. The information presented shows the following figures for relevant groups of employees: Caucasian 30%; Hispanic 25%; African American 30%; Asian 40%; Other, 30%. The company typically promotes about a third of its clerical staff each year. What should Carlos do?

• A) Change the trainers. Success rates of 50% or better are required for ADA compliance.
• B) There is no problem with adverse impact for the program. No action needs to be taken.
• C) Carlos should reengineer jobs to eliminate the clerical function.
• D) Arrange for the Caucasian group to take a different test.
• E) Change the cut score.

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