HRCI Exam PHR Topic 2 Question 107 Discussion

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Question #: 107
Topic #: 2

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As a HR Professional you must be familiar with several different lawsuits and their affect on human resource practices today. This adverse impact lawsuit determined that discrimination need not be deliberate or observable to be real. Employees were segregated by race and were allowed to work only in the lowest paid position. What lawsuit is described?

AGriggs versus Duke Power, 1971

BAlbemarle Paper versus Moody, 1975

CWashington versus Davis, 1976

DMcDonnell Douglas Corp. versus Green, 1973

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Suggested Answer: D

Fran should not inspect Lucas' work just because he has asked for time off based on a religious holiday.

Answer option A is incorrect. There's no evidence of past historical discrimination in this example.

Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer for the question as any discrimination based on religion falls into disparate discrimination.

Answer option C is incorrect. Quality control does inspect the quality of the work, but it's equal for all project deliverables, not just the deliverables tied to Lucas and his request for time off for the religious holiday.

by Laurel at Feb 07, 2025, 08:02 AM

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Arlen

2 months ago

Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971 is the answer. That case showed that even if you're not actively trying to discriminate, you could still be in hot water. It's like when you accidentally invite your boss to your pool party, but then realize your pool is filled with jello.

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Jettie

24 days ago

It just goes to show how important it is to be aware of the impact of your decisions on others.

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Sarah

25 days ago

I remember learning about that case in my HR class, it's definitely a cautionary tale.

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Hyun

1 months ago

It's crazy how that case showed that even unintentional actions can have serious consequences.

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Katina

2 months ago

Yeah, Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971 really set the precedent for unintentional discrimination.

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Lashandra

2 months ago

Definitely Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971. That case was a real game-changer. Now HR professionals have to watch out for even the most subtle forms of discrimination. Although, to be fair, I heard Duke Power was paying their employees in dinosaur bones back then.

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Delmy

2 months ago

It's crazy to think about how far we've come in terms of recognizing and addressing discrimination in the workplace.

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Ellsworth

2 months ago

Yes, you're right! Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971 was a landmark case for sure.

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Herschel

2 months ago

I remember studying this case, it really highlighted the importance of addressing unintentional discrimination in the workplace.

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Shelton

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971. That case really shook up the HR world back in the day. Kinda like when your boss asks you to take a DNA test to prove you're not an alien, you know?

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Belen

2 months ago

I agree with Annelle, because in that case, discrimination was found even though it was not intentional.

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Leontine

2 months ago

Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971 is the correct answer. This landmark case established that even neutral employment practices that have a disproportionate adverse impact on protected groups can be considered discriminatory.

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