In the Ricci v. DeStefano case discussed in the text, seventeen white and one Hispanic firefighters sued the City of New Haven. The plaintiffs alleged the city's refusal to certify test results of an examination, which would have made them eligible for promotion, was a violation of Title VII's ban on disparate treatment. How did the U.S. Supreme Court rule?
a. That the City of New Haven had engaged in illegal disparate impact discrimination.
b. That the City of New Haven had engaged in illegal disparate treatment discrimination.
c. That the City of New Haven had acted appropriately because there was a credible threat of a lawsuit.
d. That the City of New Haven had acted appropriately both because there was a credible threat of a lawsuit and because the City had established, using objective facts, that such a lawsuit could not be afforded.
b
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a. Adheres to sound internal control procedures b. Violates sound internal control procedures c. Neither strengthens nor violates internal control
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When looking at the stakeholder characteristics of power, legitimacy, and urgency, ______.
a. power should be given the most attention b. the presence of any one characteristic should be carefully considered by managers c. urgency should be given the most priority d. manager should not fail to neglect personal affiliation or emotional connection
In assessing market receptiveness, executives should typically determine whether the new technology
A. can alter the rules of competition in the industry. B. can be patented. C. has an immediate and valuable application in the short run. D. will violate the company's vision. E. is capable of drawing political support.