Additional Case 3.3
Tyra has been the head of HR at SPI for 20 years. During her time there, she has instituted an internal EEO complaint resolution process and a no-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.
Many SPI employees are Asian immigrants, but there are half a dozen countries represented within the company. Such diversity benefits the firm because many of the firm's product manuals are translated into foreign languages.
Due to an increase in product demand, SPI needs to hire many new employees. Tyra has received 70 applications for positions in the production department. She hires 60% of the white applicants and 25% of the African-Americans applicants.
-Refer to Additional Case 3.3.Which of the following is an appropriate question for Tyra to ask an applicant?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As SPI has a diverse workforce, it would be appropriate for Tyra to ask if the applicant speaks or writes in another language fluently as this would benefit the firm in translating product manuals into different languages. It is important to avoid asking questions related to an applicant's native language or country of origin as it could be seen as discrimination based on national origin. Asking an applicant's comfort level with a language may also not be relevant to the job requirements. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate question for Tyra to ask.

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