Asked by jailene lobaton on Jun 23, 2024

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What is a key purpose of "name-blind" resumes?

A) to align them with organizational pay systems
B) to help stop unconscious bias
C) to prevent hacking
D) to improve consistency

Name-Blind Resumes

A hiring practice where candidates' personal identifiers, such as names, are removed from their resumes to prevent unconscious bias in the selection process.

Unconscious Bias

Refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

  • Recognize how diversity and bias prevention measures (e.g., "name-blind" resumes) contribute to fair selection practices.
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Shubhi YadavJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Name-blind resumes are used to help stop unconscious bias in the hiring process by removing any identifying information that could reveal the candidate's gender, ethnicity, or other personal details.