Flora Tucker, a Hispanic female, applied for a sales position in Ames Department Stores in Seattle

Anti-Discrimination in the Workplace

“Anti-Discrimination in the Workplace” Please respond to the following:

• Flora Tucker, a Hispanic female, applied for a sales position in Ames Department Stores in Seattle. After completing her application, she was asked to take a math test and a general aptitude test. As a result of her score, she was disqualified from consideration for the sales position. Based on this scenario, argue whether or not you believe that this testing policy is a violation of Title VII. Explain when an employer can use an Aptitude and/or other tests and how tests are validated.
• What legislation, besides Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, in the Chapter reading regarding anti-discrimination protection is the most important and the most influential of the 21st Century and why?
• What are the two forms of sexual harassment discrimination and provide an example of each. If your boss liked to hug employees in the morning for a job well done, is that sexual harassment? Why or why not?

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In the given scenario, a Hispanic female applied for a sales position at a company. After the application was successful, she was shortlisted and required to take the aptitude test and a math test to assess her general abilities. From the results of her score, she was disqualified for the position. In my opinion, the testing policy that is present within the organization is not in contravention with Title VII. Employers are allowed to use tests when selecting employees. The……………..

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