Deck 51: Digital Update: Hiring Discrimination Based on Social Media Posts

Question 1

Price & Profit Inc.and other employers routinely check job applicants' social media posts when deciding whom to hire.These sites can provide information on an applicant's race,religion,and other protected characteristics.Price can legally base its hiring decisions on the basis of​

A)none of the choices.
B)race.
C)any protected characteristic.
D)religion.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Business Sales Company and other employers routinely check job applicants' social media posts when deciding whom to hire.According to the results of at least one study,online disclosures of personal traits​

A)results in widespread hiring discrimination.
B)may lead to job offers for which the applicants are not qualified.
C)has no meaningful effect on hiring decisions by any employer.
D)can significantly influence the hiring decisions  of some employers.

Answer 2

D