As an HRM consultant, you have been asked to determine whether there is evidence of disparate (adverse) impact based on a company's selection data. The prior year's selection data indicate that of the 100 male applicants who applied, 80 were selected; comparatively, of the 10 female applicants who applied, 6 were selected. Based on these data ____.

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The selection rate for men is 80% (80 out of 100 selected), whereas the selection rate for women is only 60% (6 out of 10 selected). This means that women were less likely to be selected than men, indicating that there is adverse impact against women.

As an HRM Consultant, You Have Been Asked to Determine