Managers at a consumer electronics manufacturer showed a preference for hiring males for production jobs as it was felt that men would be more able to work longer hours and weekends than women. Given this, it raised its hiring standards for female applicants so that it was much more difficult to get hired as a woman. If the HR representative at the company was asked about this practice, what should he say? A. This practice is perfectly acceptable.
B. This practice would likely constitute disparate treatment.
C. This practice would likely constitute adverse impact.
D. This practice is acceptable if the women who do get hired are paid more than the men who get hired.