Mastery Guide: Baby Boomers, Generation X & Y,
Immutable Characteristics, Discrimination,
Disparate Impact, Affirmative Action, Consent
Decree, Bona Fide Occupational Qualification
(BFOQ), Qualified Individual with a Disability,
Reasonable Accommodation, Multiple-Hurdle
Testing, Status Tests, Simulation Exams, Galvanic
Skin Response, Assessment Centers Complete with
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Baby Boomer Generation
people born between 1946 and 1964
Generation X
people born between 1964 and 1984
Generation Y
people born between 1979 and 1997
Immutable Characteristics
characteristics determined at birth or characteristics individuals should not be asked to change
Discrimination
treating people differently because of their race, gender, religion, or national origin
Disparate Impact
involves an employment policy or practice that, although seemingly neutral, adversely impacts a
person or group
Affirmative Action
programs that are intended to prevent discrimination in present hiring and promotion practices
and are used to remedy past discrimination in hiring and promotion
Consent Decree
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