In the "Classic Case" of Griggs v.Duke Power (1971) ,Duke refused to transfer any employees at its plant to better jobs unless they had a high school diploma or could pass an intelligence test.The company was willing to pay two-thirds of the tuition for an employee's high school training.Neither a high school education nor the intelligence test was significantly related to successful job performance.Both requirements disqualified African Americans at a substantially higher rate than white applicants.Is the company in violation of Title VII?
A) No,Duke is not liable under Title VII because the employment conditions are BFOQs.
B) Yes,Duke may be liable under Title VII because the employment conditions are not BFOQs.
C) Yes,Duke is liable under Title VII for reverse discrimination.
D) No,Duke is not liable under Title VII because the conditions are essential to the company's success.
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