BJIs Among a Group of 25 Applicants for a Manager's

question 48

Multiple Choice

B.J.is among a group of 25 applicants for a manager's position.As part of the selection process,all applicants take an exam.It is apparent from the results that African-American applicants tend to score lower than any other subgroup.B.J.is African-American and not selected because of his test score.B.J.may have grounds to sue due to:

• A) disparate treatment.
• B) adverse impact.
• C) a violation of Executive Order 11246.
• D) a violation of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

A sequence of muscular waves that propel food along the digestive system.

Chemical Digestion

The process in the digestive system where enzymes break down food into small molecules the body can absorb.

Diffusion

Tendency for solute molecules to move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration in solution; the product of the constant random motion of all atoms, molecules, or ions in a solution.

Active Transport

The process where molecules travel through a cellular membrane from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration, necessitating the use of energy.