Which of the Following Is the Overall Objective of an Affirmative

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the overall objective of an affirmative action program?

• A) To have a company's workforce demographics reflect as closely as possible the demographics in the labor market from which workers are recruited
• B) To ensure that organizations do not engage in unethical practices such as positive and negative discrimination and summary dismissal
• C) To stop companies from making status-blind employment decisions
• D) To encourage employers to conduct due diligence once a business deal is closed

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Definitions:

Carrying Amount

The book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Depreciation

Depreciation is the systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its wear and tear, obsolescence, or decline in value over time.

Cost Allocation

The process of identifying, aggregating, and assigning costs to cost objects, such as products, services, or departments.