Oriole Corporation has a large factory. Of Oriole's factory workers, 80 percent are white and 20
percent are black. However, the general population is about 50 percent black, and has been for
over 50 years.
This data would indicate that Oriole's hiring practices have been:
A) Legal because some blacks were hired by Oriole, there can be no discrimination.
B) Illegal because this shows a disparate impact discrimination.
C) Illegal because this shows a disparate treatment discrimination.
D) Legal because no specific black person has been discriminated against.
B
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A. acquire a knowledge of any specialized accounting principles and practices used in the entity's industry. B. complete the preliminary phase of the study and evaluation of the entity's internal control. C. verify that the financial information supplied by the entity agrees with the books of original entry and supporting documentation. D. perform analytical procedures sufficient to determine whether fluctuations among account balances appear reasonable.
Which of the following is a partial defense against a holder in due course and a complete defense against a non-holder in due course?
A. Lack or failure of consideration B. Illegality that makes a contract voidable C. Alteration of the completed instrument D. Fraud in the inducement of any underlying contract
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true about a lead policy?
A. It pays below market rates and may hinder a firm's ability to attract potential employees. B. It increases employee dissatisfaction. C. It offsets the negative job attributes that contribute to high turnover later on. D. It believes that high turnover is likely to be a compensation problem rather than a managerial problem. E. It minimizes the ability to retain quality employees.