Question

Jason, an African-American, and Robert, a Caucasian, both experienced welders, apply for two openings at Virgo Inc. Robert is hired and Virgo continues to look for candidates to fill the other position. Jason alleges racial discrimination by Virgo, but Virgo denies this. Which of the following statements would both negate Jason's case and support Virgo's case?a. Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Jason is a certified welder.b. Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Robert is a certified welder.c. Virgo has had a history of discrimination.d. Virgo has never had a history of discrimination.e. Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Jason is not a certified welder.

Answer 1

Answer:

e. Virgo deals in building equipment that requires a certified welder and Jason is not a certified welder.

Explanation:

In a case that Jason is not qualified for the exact job posting that Virgo proclaimed, it is likely he did not get a job because of this, rather than because of the discrimination.

The ethnicity, in that case, has nothing to do with the job itself. Virgo wanted certified welder, and while Jason is experienced in the job he does not hold a certificate that Virgo wanted. Even if they have an open position, they are not obligated to employ a person that does not fulfill the requirements because of the ethnicity or any other points of identity.

Therefore, Virgo did not deny Jason because of the discrimination but because he was not the right person for the job that they required.