A manager of a shipping department is instructed to interview taller candidates since some inventory items are stored on higher shelves. This is an example of adverse impact on cultures with traits of shortness.

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Adverse impact occurs when a particular selection criterion disproportionately affects a protected group. In this case, if a manager only selects taller candidates, this may negatively impact individuals from cultures where shortness is more common, leading to adverse impact.

A Manager of a Shipping Department Is Instructed to Interview