___ occurs when criteria that are not job-relevant are used in making hiring decisions or job assignments.

A) Equal employment opportunity
B) Discrimination
C) Affirmative action
D) Job prejudice
E) Managerial bias

Discrimination occurs when criteria that are not job-relevant, such as age, gender, race, religion, or national origin, are used in making hiring decisions or job assignments. This can result in unfair treatment of individuals or groups and goes against the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Job prejudice and managerial bias are related concepts but not synonymous with discrimination.