A firm had been sued and found guilty of religious discrimination against people who practiced Judaism, and managers were instructed to be very careful to avoid another similar suit. To that end, Jewish employees, but not others, were given raises. Of the following, what is the most correct assessment of this policy?

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A firm had been sued and found guilty of religious discrimination against people who practiced Judaism, and managers were instructed to be very careful to avoid another similar suit.  To that end, Jewish employees, but not others, were given raises. Of the following, what is the most correct assessment of this policy?

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The policy is discriminatory because it favors employees of a specific religion over others, which is both legally and ethically unsound. Discrimination, even if well-intentioned, violates principles of equality and fairness, and likely contravenes laws against workplace discrimination.

A Firm Had Been Sued and Found Guilty of Religious