Recently, your organization advertised openings for sales associates. The selection process includes gathering and evaluating information on a personality test and in-person interview.
Here is a breakdown of who applied and who was hired:

Questions 

1. Using the 4/5ths rule, do you have prima facie evidence that disparate impact may have occurred? Explain your rationale.
2. If there is prima facie evidence for disparate impact, what information can you use as defense? What would be your action plan for the future?

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Men Women White Asian American African American Hispanic APPLIED 150 90 100 50 30 60 HIRED 15 15 10 10 5 5