Asked by Hoài My Võ Th? on Jul 24, 2024
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Kevin is the human resources manager for a large company.He has a favourable attitude toward individuals with disabilities,in general.However,he hasn't hired anyone who has a visible disability for any position that has come open in the company because his boss told him not to consider applicants who are disabled.Which statement best describes Kevin
A) He is showing neither prejudice nor discrimination.
B) He shows evidence of prejudice, but not discrimination.
C) He is displaying both prejudice and discrimination.
D) He shows evidence of discrimination, but not prejudice.
Discrimination
The unfair or biased treatment towards various groups of individuals, notably based on their race, age, gender, or disabilities.
Human Resources Manager
A professional responsible for overseeing employee relations, compensations, benefits, recruitment, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.
Visible Disability
A physical or medical condition that affects a person's mobility, physical capacity, stamina, or dexterity, that is observable and apparent to others.
- Gain an understanding of the ideas surrounding prejudice, discrimination, and ethnocentrism, including the development and maintenance of views towards in-groups and out-groups.
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Elizabeth PandosJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Kevin personally has a favorable attitude towards individuals with disabilities, which means he does not hold prejudice against them. However, he has not hired anyone with a visible disability due to his boss's directive, which is an action that constitutes discrimination.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the ideas surrounding prejudice, discrimination, and ethnocentrism, including the development and maintenance of views towards in-groups and out-groups.