Which of the following statements most accurately describes the decision of Chief Justice Berger in the case of Griggs et al. vs. Duke Power Company?
A) An employee-selection procedure should not be used if it excludes any ethnic group.
B) An employee-selection procedure is prohibited if it is unrelated to job performance.
C) An employee-selection procedure should be used only if specified ethnic- and sex-group quotas are met.
D) Even if an employee-selection procedure is valid for an ethnic group, it if acts to exclude members of that group the organization should find an alternative selection procedure.

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The decision in Griggs v. Duke Power Co. emphasized that employment practices must be related to job performance. The ruling stated that if an employee-selection procedure disproportionately impacts minority groups and is not shown to be job-related, it is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This case established the principle of disparate impact and shifted the burden of proof to employers to demonstrate that their employment practices are necessary for the job.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Decision