The Policy of Affirmative Action Arose When

question 70

Multiple Choice

The policy of affirmative action arose when

• A)it became apparent that disadvantaged Americans would not attain equal employment opportunities through lawsuits that benefited single individuals only.
• B)the Supreme Court declared in Bakke that the Fourteenth Amendment requires government and large firms to hire more women and minorities.
• C)the Supreme Court ruled that de facto discrimination is unlawful.
• D)private firms decided on their own that a more diverse workforce was actually a more productive and effective workforce.
• E)the Supreme Court rendered its Adarand v.Pena decision in 1995.

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Definitions:

Participation

The act of taking part or being involved in an activity, decision-making process, or event.

Involving Others

The act of engaging additional individuals in activities or decision-making processes to leverage diverse perspectives and expertise.

Planning Process

A systematic series of steps taken to achieve a specific aim, including goal setting, strategy development, and resource allocation.

Benchmarking

The practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies.