Sentinals FC, a soccer club, is hiring new players. The applicants are required to be of a certain height and physical build to qualify for the next round of the selection process. Consequently, some applicants do not qualify despite having exceptional soccer skills. This best exemplifies _____.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Disparate impact refers to a situation where a seemingly neutral policy or practice has an adverse impact on a particular group of people. In this case, the height and physical build requirements are neutral on the surface but have a disproportionate impact on certain applicants who may have exceptional soccer skills but do not meet the physical requirements.

Sentinals FC, a Soccer Club, Is Hiring New Players