Mary Hahn is an associate dean in the College of Engineering at a major state university.With the resignation of the dean,Mary is perceived as a logical choice for interim dean while a search for a permanent replacement is made.The university president tells Hahn that in spite of her experience and qualifications,he will not appoint her as interim dean.He states that the business community supporters would not be ready to work with a woman in that position and their financial support is critical to the college and the university.The president's actions:

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The university president's statement suggesting that a woman would not be accepted as interim dean due to the business community's preferences is a clear violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in employment decisions. Mary's professional position does not exempt her from this protection, and the fact that the decision may be influenced by external factors does not absolve the university of liability for discriminatory actions.

Mary Hahn Is an Associate Dean in the College of Engineering