1. Explain in detail two defenses permitted by Title VII that justify an employment practice that has an adverse impact on members of a minority group.
2. Describe six competencies important to today's human resource manager. How may the HR manager demonstrate his or her mastery of this knowledge?
3. Alice was a strong performer with an MBA. She was replaced by a 44-year-old with an MBA during a recent downsizing of her organization. Alice is 60 years old. Discuss whether Alice is able to sue for discrimination, and support your answer by referring to employment law.
4. Discuss what actions employers may take to defend themselves against sexual harassment liability.