Ethics and the Conduct of BusinessEighth edition Chapter 7 Discrimination and Affirmative Action Copyright © 2017, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.. Learning Objectives 1 of 2• 7.1: Ex
Trang 1Ethics and the Conduct of Business
Eighth edition
Chapter 7
Discrimination and Affirmative Action
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Trang 2• Introduction: Discrimination and Affirmative Action
• 7.1: What Is Discrimination?
• 7.2: Sexual Harassment
• 7.3: Objections to Discrimination
• 7.4: Preventing Discrimination
• 7.5: Affirmative Action
• Conclusion: Discrimination and Affirmative Action
Trang 3Learning Objectives (1 of 2)
• 7.1: Explain the meaning of discrimination in employment, the legal distinction between disparate treatment and
disparate impact, and the various forms of discrimination
• 7.2: Define how sexual harassment and the distinct forms of sexual harassment constitute acts of discrimination
• 7.3: Apply and contrast arguments against discrimination that are based on utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and
principles of justice
• 7.4: Recommend steps and measures a company can take
to help ensure that its hiring and promotion processes are nondiscriminatory
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Trang 4Learning Objectives (2 of 2)
• 7.5: Analyze the various issues, arguments, and problems associated with affirmative action plans and court decisions
Trang 5Introduction: Discrimination and Affirmative Action
• Racial discrimination at Texaco
• Points to consider
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Trang 67.1: What Is Discrimination?
Objective: Explain the meaning of discrimination in employment, the legal distinction between disparate treatment and disparate impact, and the various forms of
discrimination
• 7.1.1: Civil Rights Act of 1964
– Basis
– List of protected classes
• 7.1.2: Disparate Treatment/Impact
– Disparate impact
– Case study: Duke Power company
• 7.1.3: Forms of Discrimination
– Sex discrimination
– Age discrimination
Trang 77.2: Sexual Harassment (1 of 2)
Objective: Define how sexual harassment and the distinct forms of sexual harassment constitute acts of discrimination
• 7.2.1: Defining Sexual Harassment
– Sexual harassment
– Quid pro quo harassment
• 7.2.2: Forms of Sexual Harassment
– Quid pro quo harassment
– Hostile work environment
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Trang 97.2: Sexual Harassment (2 of 2)
Objective: Define how sexual harassment and the distinct forms of sexual harassment constitute acts of discrimination
• 7.2.3: Further Issues
– Sexual harassment and economic loss
– Employers’ responsibility
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Objective: Apply and contrast arguments against discrimination that are based on utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and principles of justice
• Utilitarian arguments
• Kantian ethics
• Principles of justice
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Objective: Recommend steps and measures a company can take to help ensure that its hiring and promotion processes are nondiscriminatory
• 7.4.1: Analysis, Recruitment, and Assessment
– Job analysis
– Recruitment
– Assessment
• 7.4.2: Objective Tests
– Kinds of objective tests
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Objective: Recommend steps and measures a company can take to help ensure that its hiring and promotion processes are nondiscriminatory
• 7.4.3: Subjective Evaluations
– Evaluators
– American Psychological Association (APA)
• 7.4.4: Sexual Harassment Programs
– Setting up procedures
– Taking appropriate action
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Prevent Sexual Harassment
Program Components Goals
convey the seriousness of management.
accepted, and increase awareness of the issue itself.
responding to a complaint internally, without fear of retaliation.
organization, and compensate the victim if appropriate.
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Trang 147.5: Affirmative Action (1 of 3)
Objective: Analyze the various issues, arguments, and problems associated with affirmative action plans and court decisions
• 7.5.1: Affirmative Action Plans
– Case study 1: Kaiser Aluminum Company in
Grammercy, Louisiana (1974)
– Case study 2: Santa Clara County, California (1978)
• 7.5.2: Court Actions on Plans
– Case study
– University of Michigan suit
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Objective: Analyze the various issues, arguments, and problems associated with affirmative action plans and court decisions
• 7.5.3: Compensation Argument
– Who deserves compensation?
– Punishing the innocent
– Permissible affirmative action plans
• 7.5.4: Equality Arguments
– Equality of opportunity
– Equality of treatment
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Objective: Analyze the various issues, arguments, and problems associated with affirmative action plans and court decisions
• 7.5.5: Utilitarian Arguments
– Preferential treatment programs
– Advantages
• 7.5.6: Problems with Affirmative Action
– Arguments
Trang 17Conclusion: Discrimination and Affirmative Action
• Discrimination
• Affirmative action
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