Domino’s Pizza is fighting a lawsuit based on disparate treatment and Round Table Pizza is fighting a lawsuit based on disparate impact (both lawsuits were filed by people applying for the position of pizza maker). 1) Give one hypothetical situation that would have resulted in each of the two lawsuits. 2) For each of the two lawsuits, what is one specific thing the organization should do to win the lawsuit, and why?

Domino’s Pizza is fighting a lawsuit based on disparate treatment and Round Table Pizza is fighting a lawsuit based on disparate impact (both lawsuits were filed by people applying for the position of pizza maker). 1) Give one hypothetical situation that would have resulted in each of the two lawsuits. 2) For each of the two lawsuits, what is one specific thing the organization should do to win the lawsuit, and why?

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

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