An Affirmative Action Policy Can Do All of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

An affirmative action policy can do all of the following except:

• A) help ensure a diverse work force.
• B) be an effective means to avoid litigation costs.
• C) provide job preferences for minorities and women.
• D) provide equal pay for employees.

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Definitions:

Missouri

A U.S. state located in the Midwestern region, known for its diverse geography, ranging from the Ozark Mountains to the Mississippi River.

Statehood

The condition of being recognized as an independent nation or the admission of a territory into a federation or union as a state.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, denied freedom, and forced to work without compensation.

Balance of Power

is a diplomatic theory aiming to prevent any one nation or alliance from becoming too strong by maintaining equally distributed military and economic power among countries or groups of countries.