Select the Case That Would Most Likely Be Filed Under

question 26

Multiple Choice

Select the case that would most likely be filed under disparate impact.

• A) Hakeem is not permitted to train on a new manufacturing machine because he has not yet completed his company's mandatory workplace safety training course.
• B) Betsy's coworker,Candice,is up for a promotion.Both were hired at the same time for the same entry-level accounting positions,and both have the same level of education.However Candice consistently seeks to take on additional responsibilities,while Betsy barely turns her own work in on time.
• C) Chantel wants to be part of her local police force.Both men and women are encouraged to apply,but Chantel discovers the force has a minimum height requirement of 5'10''.She is 5'6''.
• D) Ralph is reviewing applications for an open position at his company.One step in the hiring process requires him to investigate conviction records for all of the job applicants.
• E) Heather,an HR employee at a university,is putting together a job listing for an open faculty position.Her listing specifies that interested applicants must have a doctoral degree.

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Implicit Leadership Theory

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Leadership Approach

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Performance Orientation

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