Racial Discrimination Case Study: Kalisha White vs. Target

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What action did Kalisha White take when she felt her application was being ignored for a team leader position at Target?

She modified her application to highlight her achievements more

She sent it back in with a different name and slightly fewer qualifications (correct)

She contacted the hiring manager directly

She withdrew her application and applied to a different company

What was the outcome of Kalisha White's actions after sending in her modified application to Target?

She was offered the team leader position immediately

Her application was rejected again

She won a class-action lawsuit against the company (correct)

She was selected for another role within the company

In the study conducted by economists from the University of California Berkeley and the University of Chicago, how many job applications were sent to 108 Fortune 500 employers?

83,000 (correct)

20,000

108,000

54,000

What was the key finding of the study regarding applicants with Black-sounding names compared to those with white-sounding names?

Black-named applicants received 10% fewer callbacks Signup and view all the answers

How did the researchers ensure that the job applications sent out in the study looked realistic?

Crafted resumes and automated the process of filling out employment history and personality tests Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy did the study's authors specifically use to understand discrimination in the employment application process?

Using distinctively Black-sounding names like Jamal or Lakisha Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, which industry exhibited the highest level of discrimination against Black names?

Auto services and dealership industry Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to higher levels of discrimination in the hiring process?

Decentralized hiring practices with less HR oversight Signup and view all the answers

What surprised the researchers in the study's findings?

The concentration of discrimination in a small percentage of firms Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what could help reduce discrimination in the hiring process?

Mandating that a higher-level manager approves callback decisions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it challenging to prove discrimination in legal battles, according to the study?

The reliance on a single complaint as evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the study's approach to measuring discrimination?

The study kept external factors constant to isolate discrimination Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what industries showed low levels of discrimination against Black names?

Industries without customer-facing roles, like freight and transportation Signup and view all the answers

What did the researchers do with their findings from the study?

They shared their findings with the Department of Labor Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what factor may contribute to a trained HR specialist being less likely to discriminate in the hiring process?

Their focus on maintaining a diverse workforce Signup and view all the answers

What does the study suggest about the prevalence of discrimination in the hiring process?

Discrimination is concentrated in a small percentage of firms Signup and view all the answers

Racial Discrimination Case Study: Kalisha White vs. Target

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