You Work for an Employer Who Applies Affirmative Action in Its

question 1

Multiple Choice

You work for an employer who applies affirmative action in its hiring practices. This means your company does which of the following?

• A) Gives special preferences to disadvantaged groups
• B) Sets strict quotas for the number of minorities it will hire
• C) Guarantees that a woman must be hired for the next job opening
• D) Disregards disadvantaged status, all other things being equal
• E) Hires based on minority status, rather than qualifications

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Definitions:

Impulsive Behavior

Actions performed without forethought or consideration of the consequences, often driven by immediate desires or emotions.

Depressant Effects

The slowing down of brain and body functions caused by certain substances or drugs.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, conveying information throughout the nervous system.

Depressants

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, often used to induce calmness or sleep.