With regard to the situation in # 18, above, which of the following practices would you recommend to help avoid discrimination, and what is the basis for your recommendation?

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Choice A may actually perpetuate discrimination, as it could lead to a complete disregard for soft skills and cultural fit, which are important factors in determining the success of an employee in a particular workplace.

Choice B is a good recommendation, as it limits the ability of interviewers to manipulate scores based on personal biases.

Choice C could potentially perpetuate discrimination if the questions deemed “more important” are based on subjective criteria that may unfairly favor certain demographics or backgrounds.

Therefore, only choices A and B would help avoid discrimination, making option E the best answer. Choice A is not recommended because relying solely on technical skills may not necessarily result in an objective assessment if the criteria for technical skills are themselves biased or discriminatory. This approach may also disproportionately favor candidates from certain educational or professional backgrounds.

Choice B is recommended because it removes the possibility of interviewers manipulating scores to favor or discriminate against certain candidates.

Choice C is not recommended because weighting certain questions more heavily may result in discrimination against candidates who do not fit a certain profile or who have different experiences.

Therefore, the best recommendation is to not allow interviewers to change their scores (Choice B) and to maintain transparency and fairness throughout the hiring process. (Choice E)

With Regard to the Situation in # 18, Above, Which