Although Jack and Vanessa were equally qualified,Jack was promoted to manager instead of Vanessa because the president of the company thought that the other employees would not respect a female manager.The resource,the management position,was allocated in what manner?
A) sharing equally
B) contest
C) personal characteristics
D) command
E) lottery

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The resource, in this case, the management position, was allocated based on personal characteristics, specifically gender bias. Both candidates were equally qualified, but the president chose Jack over Vanessa solely because of his assumption about the other employees' potential lack of respect for a female manager. This demonstrates a personal bias and discrimination rather than a fair and objective allocation of the resource.

Although Jack and Vanessa Were Equally Qualified,Jack Was Promoted to Manager