A Methodist church sought to hire a pastor for its new church. When a member of
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A Methodist church sought to hire a pastor for its new church. When a member of the Catholic faith applied for the job, the church rejected the application. The church’s defense was that being Methodist was _______.
A. a bona fide occupational qualification
B. affirmative action
C. disparate impact
D. disparate treatment
Outsourcing/offshoring:
A. Should only be used for services
B. Is never a necessary business practice.
C. Should be used in all cases where companies can show manufacturing savings
D. May be a necessary “evil” in order to remain competitive
E. Is ethically wrong and unsustainable
Explanation / Answer
A. a bona fide occupational qualification
The church’s defense was that being Methodist was _ a bona fide occupational qualification_. Under which, an employer is legally allowed to discriminate hiring based on a certain religion, national origin, age, or gender.
D. May be a necessary “evil” in order to remain competitive
Outsourcing/offshoring may be a necessary “evil” in order to remain competitive.
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