HRCI Exam PHR Topic 3 Question 4 Discussion

This is an example of how past discriminatory practices can perpetuate themselves in the organization, by using the current pool of employees to bring new applicants. Past discriminatory practices that created the current pool of employees can cause the current pool to refer similar candidates to the company.

Answer option D is incorrect. While this choice is tempting the question doesn't reveal what the discriminatory practices were in the past. The discriminatory practices could have been race, sex, religion, or a host of other discrimination.

Answer option A is incorrect. The question doesn't reveal if the past practices were intentional or not, and the current situation could and could not be unintentional. The best answer, however, is that this scenario perpetuates past discrimination practices.

Answer option C is incorrect. An adverse impact is the overall effect of a disparate action. While this answer is tempting, it's not the best choice for the question.