Under the EEOC's 'four-fifths' (80%) rule, adverse impact is generally indicated when the selection rate for a protected group is:

Under the EEOC's 'four-fifths' (80%) rule

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AExactly equal to the highest group's rate
BLess than 80% of the rate of the highest-selected group
CMore than 80% above the average rate
DWithin 5% of the highest group's rate

✓ Correct answer: B. Less than 80% of the rate of the highest-selected group The four-fifths rule flags potential adverse impact when a group's selection rate is below 80% of the rate of the most-selected group.

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