A dental office in a small Nebraska town had two applicants for the job of receptionist, Tonya and Carrie. Part of this job is the scheduling of appointments. Both Tonya and Carrie had similar work experiences and educational achievements, but during identical skills tests, Tonya failed to grasp the logistics of using the office's computerized database for locating patient information. Carrie, who was comfortable with the computer, was hired. Carrie was not part of a minority group. Tonya, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, was not hired. This is not a case of discrimination because the hiring decision was made on the basis of:

A) a bona fide seniority system
B) job relatedness
C) a voluntary affirmative action program
D) the mission statement
E) a blind test

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The hiring decision was made based on job relatedness, as Carrie had the necessary skills for the job, while Tonya did not possess a crucial skill required for the job, which was the ability to use the office's computerized database. There is no indication that the decision was made based on any discriminatory factor, such as Tonya's use of a wheelchair or her membership in a minority group. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

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