Pat,a Black Woman,had Been Working as an Associate Photographer for Style

Multiple Choice

Pat,a black woman,had been working as an associate photographer for Style Trends magazine for five years.When the chief photographer position opened up,Pat applied for the position but did not get selected.Instead,Sharon,a white woman,was appointed as the chief photographer.Even though Pat was aware that Sharon had better qualifications and experience to be a chief photographer,she filed a racial discrimination claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) .Which of the following holds true in this scenario?

A) Pat's complaint will likely prevail because an employee can be hired or promoted simply because he or she belongs to a protected class.
B) Pat's complaint will likely prevail under the business necessity defense.
C) Pat's complaint will likely not prevail because not every decision that is arbitrary or unfair is discrimination.
D) Pat's complaint will likely not prevail because Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits promotions from within an organization.