Discuss fully whether either of the following actions would constitute a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended: (See Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts.)

a. Tennington, Inc., is a consulting firm with ten employees. These employees traveled on a consulting job in seven states. Tennington has an employment record of hiring only white males.

b. Novo Film is making a movie about Africa and needs to employ approximately one hundred extras for this picture. To hire these extras, Novo advertises in all major newspapers in South California. The ad states that only African American need apply.