Overview
PART 1 COMPLETE DISCUSSION
There are three theories of discrimination: disparate treatment, mixed motive, and disparate impact.
- Discuss one of the theories and a case that used this theory as a basis for the decision. In your response, consider solutions to mitigate discrimination. For example, how might artificial intelligence support endeavors to resolve discrimination issues?
- Please also consider how certain laws have evolved to cover types of discrimination and protected classes that were not contemplated at the time the laws were passed. What does that teach you about the evolution of laws to match the current state of affairs?
PART 2 REPLY TO DISCUSSION
One theory of discrimination is disparate treatment, which means intentionally treating someone differently because of a protected characteristic like race or gender. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission explains that this occurs when an employee is treated less because of these traits (EEOC, n.d.).
A key case is Young v. United Parcel Service, where a pregnant employee was denied accommodations given to others. The Court ruled this could be discrimination if similar employees were treated differently without a valid reason (U.S. Supreme Court, 2015).
To reduce discrimination, companies can use AI to make hiring decisions more consistent, but they must monitor it to avoid bias. Over time, laws have expanded to include more protected groups, showing that laws evolve to keep up with society and new challenges.
References: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). (n.d.). Theories of discrimination. https://www.eeoc.goLinks to an external site. U.S. Supreme Court. (2015). Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc., 575 U.S. 206.
PART 3 REPLY TO DISCUSSION
Disparate impact happens when a rule or policy seems fair on the surface, but actually ends up hurting some groups more than others even if that wasn’t the intention. Take the Griggs v. Duke Power Company case, for example. The company required workers to pass a test or have a diploma to qualify for better jobs. But not everyone, especially African American employees, had the same access to education, so these rules kept them from moving up. The court decided this was unfair. To avoid problems like this, companies sometimes use artificial intelligence to review their hiring and promotion practices. AI can help spot trends where certain groups might not be treated equally, giving companies a chance to fix things. Of course, it’s also important to make sure the AI itself isn’t biased. Over the years, discrimination laws have expanded to protect more people. At first, they focused on certain groups, but now they also cover people with disabilities and those of different sexual orientations. This shows that laws need to keep up with changes in society, so everyone gets a fair chance.
PART 4
Select an article that highlights the issue(s) you want to cover with respect to your corporation.
Summarize the article, the issues you want to cover, why they relate to the course materials, and some background information on the corporation.
Properly refer to your reference sources.
Refer to the Course Project Overview for assignment requirements and rubric.Submit the name of a global (or large publicly traded) corporation and your reason for choosing it. It should be a half page double-spaced paper (12-point font, 1-in. margins), not including the title page and reference page.
Submit the article or issue and background information. It should be a half page double-spaced paper (12-point font, 1-in. margins), not including the title page and reference page.
Grading Rubric
| Paper Component | Description | Points |
| Corporation Article | Select an article about the chosen corporation addressing a legal, ethical, or political topic and background information. | 60 |
PART 5
Write a five-page double-spaced paper (12-point font, 1-in. margins), not including the title page and reference page, on the published article referencing a legal, ethical, or political issue on the corporation that has been alleged or found responsible for the issue.
State either your support or opposition to the article's position on the global corporation and if you are in agreement with the outcome.
Identify what changes or recommendations you would present to your personal business if this matter occurred to your corporate entity. Use as much other background research on the issue as is needed to reach the length of the paper.
Grading Rubric
| Paper Component | Description | Points |
| Content | The paper used a proper published article referencing a legal, ethical, or political issue on the corporation that has been alleged or found responsible for the issue. It provided background research on the issue to provide context. | 85 |
| Support or Opposition | State either your support or opposition to the article's position on the corporation and if you are in agreement with the outcome. | 25 |
| Recommendations | Identify what changes or recommendations you would present to your personal business if this matter occurred to your corporate entity. | 25 |
| APA Format | The paper adheres to APA-style formatting: double-spaced (12-point font, 1-in. margins), headings, title page, and reference page. | 5 |
| References | The paper includes reliable sources for support. | 5 |
| Spelling, Grammar, and Page Requirement | The paper has no spelling, grammar, typographical or formatting errors. It meets the five-page minimum requirement. The writing quality is excellent—clear, organized, and professional. | 5 |
| Total Point | 150 |