In a Discrimination Challenge, Which Step Below Is Not Required

In a discrimination challenge, which step below is not required:

A) The plaintiff causes the initial burden of establishing a bona fide case of employment discrimination.
B) The employer waits on the plaintiff to produce a preponderance of evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to prove discrimination.
C) The burden then shifts to the employer to demonstrate a non-discriminatory purpose for its employment decision.
D) If the employer is successful, the burden shifts to the plaintiff to show that the employer's actions were a mere pretext for discrimination.