Discrimination is economically more irrational in an industrial society than agricultural societies for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) Because of the diversity of skills required, discrimination on the basis of ascribed characteristics is shortsighted and may not result in the best match
B) It does not make sense to cut off potential buyers because of race, religion, or some other irrelevant factor when you want to make a profit
C) Focusing on the local selling area means favoring employees who have the ascribed characteristics that are shared by the majority group in that area
D) Geographic and social mobility are required to achieve the best match of person and a job, and ascribed status would be limit this

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This statement is actually true in industrial societies. Focusing on the local selling area means favoring employees who have the ascribed characteristics that are shared by the majority group in that area. This can create an environment in which discrimination is more likely to occur. However, A, B, and D are all valid reasons why discrimination is economically irrational in industrial societies.

Discrimination Is Economically More Irrational in an Industrial Society Than