An Allegation of Discrimination Could Be Supported Under a Geographical

question 13

Multiple Choice

An allegation of discrimination could be supported under a geographical comparison test in which instance?

• A) Mary, a 50-year-old chemical engineer, responded to a position advertised as "Chemical Engineer: BS in Chemical Engineering, plus 5 years' experience or equivalent." She received a form letter in response that said applications were no longer being accepted for this position. She saw the same position advertised 2 days later.
• B) Don, a 35-year old MBA, was not interviewed by the XYZ company for the position of general manager. He knew that when his uncle was going to retire next month, a general manager position would be available. The firm has a policy of promoting from within and hires only inexperienced, newly graduated applicants.
• C) A large Miami-based financial institution has no Hispanics on the payroll.
• D) Jose, who speaks only Spanish, applied for a postal service job which was posted in English, Spanish, and French. He was told applications were no longer being accepted for this position.
• E) Jon, an HIV positive postal worker, was passed over for promotion because of his physical condition. He had successfully completed all training requirements and passed the qualifying examination.

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