Susan alleges that her job application was rejected by Bob & Ben Inc. because of her ethnicity.

Susan alleges that her job application was rejected by Bob & Ben Inc. because of her ethnicity. To establish that she was discriminated against based on her ethnicity and file suit against the company, Susan must:

A) develop and present an affirmative action plan.
B) prove that Bob & Ben Inc. engages in status-blind employment decisions.
C) conduct due diligence.
D) satisfy the burden of proof.