Engineered Fabrics makes bladders for airplane gas tanks. In the event of a puncture, the bladder will prevent the tank from exploding. The bladders must be free of any defects. To check the bladders, company employees must be able to crawl in an 18-inch diameter hole in the bladder side and look for light leaks. A limitation on weight and height of individuals working in quality control at this company would be legal. This is an example of _____.
A)the fourfifths rule
B)adverse impact rulings
C)bona fide occupational qualifications
D)gender selectivity
E)benefits and features of occupational quality

Question

Engineered Fabrics makes bladders for airplane gas tanks. In the event of a puncture, the bladder will prevent the tank from exploding. The bladders must be free of any defects. To check the bladders, company employees must be able to crawl in an 18-inch diameter hole in the bladder side and look for light leaks. A limitation on weight and height of individuals working in quality control at this company would be legal. This is an example of _____.
A)the four­fifths rule
B)adverse impact rulings
C)bona fide occupational qualifications
D)gender selectivity
E)benefits and features of occupational quality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), which is a legally recognized exception to employment discrimination laws that allows employers to hire or retain employees based on their qualifications to perform a job. In this case, the limitation on weight and height is necessary for employees to be able to effectively perform quality control on the bladders.

Engineered Fabrics Makes Bladders for Airplane Gas Tanks