human resources assignment

MGT367 Fall 2019

Exercise 3.2: Goebel et al. v. Frank Clothiers

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a case scenario.

Skills:

- Be able to determine adverse/disparate impact using the “four-fifth rule”

Knowledge:

- Know when the “four-fifth rule” should be used

- Know what to do (and not do) when disparate impact is evident

Task: The details of this exercise can be found on page 631 in the textbook. You should be

prepared to answer Questions #2-5 at the end of the exercise.

Criteria for Success: Students will need to be able to demonstrate their understanding of this exercise by

correctly answering the questions related to this exercise on the exam.