Which one of the following would be considered as an unethical selection practice?

A) selecting employees based on merit
B) hiring an executive search firm that provides the best service
C) hiring a minority applicant when they out-perform the majority applicants
D) hiring an employee based on your personal relationship with the applicant
E) taking gender information into consideration when the nature of the job demands it

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derek bayer · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Hiring an employee based on personal relationship with the applicant is an unethical selection practice as it creates a conflict of interest and takes away the opportunity from potentially better-qualified candidates. It undermines the principles of fair competition and equal opportunity in the hiring process.

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