A company interviews a very qualified female for a business sales position. She is more qualified than any males who have been interviewed. However, the company knows that some male purchasing agents prefer to deal with a male salesperson, and so they hire a less qualified male applicant. This action would normally be considered:

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The company has made an unethical decision, as they have chosen to hire a less qualified candidate based on their gender, rather than their skills and experience. However, this action is unfortunately legal, as there are currently no laws prohibiting discrimination against job applicants based on their gender or sex.

A Company Interviews a Very Qualified Female for a Business