James works for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and receivesa complaint from a local bank that a customer is potentially usinga family member’s identity to open up a new account. The bankcustomer, Faid, recently returns from Morocco after visiting hisfamily and arrives at the bank on Friday afternoon shortly beforeclosing time. Rag, the bank teller, accuses the customer ofutilizing the account to participating in illegal activities. IRSguidelines require the completion of additional paperwork for anydeposits over $10,000. The bank is about to close and customers aregetting frustrated with how long the transaction is taking. Raj isa relatively new employee, having been employed in the bankingindustry for only six months after retiring from the FloridaSheriff’s Department in 2016. The bank closes without the manageraddressing the situation.

James’ comment to the customer is inappropriate. Which of thefollowing is Raj exhibiting?

Select One:

A. Racism

B. Ethnocentrism

C. Cultural Appropriation

D. None

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