What Is Affirmative Action

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is affirmative action?

• A)A hiring practice that requires that less qualified applicants be hired.
• B)A federal law requiring employers to hire a minimum number of employees in a protected class.
• C)Organizational practices for increasing the employment of members of protected classes in targeted jobs.
• D)A group of federal laws that requires the establishment of and adherence to hiring quotas.

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Definitions:

National Brand

A product or service that is widely recognized and available across a country, often produced by a company that invests in national marketing campaigns.

Manufacturer's Brand

Products branded and marketed by the manufacturer itself, as opposed to being sold under a retailer's brand.

Licensing Rights

Licensing rights refer to permissions granted by the owner of intellectual property (such as trademarks, patents, copyrights) to another party, allowing them to produce, sell, or use the property in specified ways.

Apparel Deal

An agreement or contract concerning the design, production, and/or distribution of clothing and accessories.