In order to effectively defend itself against a charge of discrimination in the recruiting and selection of members of protected classes, organizations should A. provide exit interview summaries. B. keep job evaluation data. C. maintain applicant flow data. D. design subjective applications.

Answer: The answer is C maintain applicant flow data

Explanation:

Recruitment is the process of locating, identifying and attracting capable applicant. It involves the creation of a pool of available labour from which the organization can draw when it needs additional employees. The next stage in the recruitment process is the selection process which involved the screening of job applicant to ensure that the most qualified ones are hired. However, with a view for organizations to defend itself against a charge of discrimination in the recruiting and selection of members of protected classes organization should maintain applicant flow data which will provide information about gender and race of persons who applied for job in such organizations. It is used to clear the organization of the charge of discrimination in the sense that the flow data will clearly shows that all applicant irrespective of their race or gender had been given equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process.

Answer: C - maintain applicant flow data

Explanation: Maintenance of applicant flow data is the process of keeping records of hiring, promotions and other related employment activities about an employee. It is used for the purpose of selection, monitoring and it is used for record keeping and statistical purposes by the human resources department.