Rohit, an Indian, is a marketing executive in an American company. He graduated from a top Ivy League university in the United States and is known for his outstanding performance, positive attitude, and innovative ideas. Despite his educational qualifications and skills, Rohit is not promoted to the position of marketing manager. Instead, Ryan, a white male with lesser experience and average performance, is promoted to the position of marketing manager. In this scenario, which of the following is most likely the reason for Rohit not being promoted?
A) Rohit's performance did not meet the industry standards.
B) The company prefers to have white Americans at top positions.
C) Rohit's educational qualifications did not match the educational qualifications of white Americans.
D) The company did not consider Rohit's experience adequate for a promotion.

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The scenario presents a clear case of discrimination based on race. Despite Rohit's outstanding performance, positive attitude, and innovative ideas as a marketing executive, he was not promoted to the position of marketing manager. Instead, a white male with lesser experience and average performance was promoted. This suggests that the company prefers to have white Americans at top positions, regardless of their qualifications or performance. The other options presented are not supported by the information given in the scenario.

Rohit, an Indian, Is a Marketing Executive in an American