Which Statement Concerning Affirmative Action (AA) Programs Is FALSE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning affirmative action (AA) programs is FALSE?

• A) AA programs are non-controversial programs.
• B) AA programs may be required of organisations to demonstrate that they are correcting previous patterns of discriminatory activity.
• C) AA programs can raise the issue of positive discrimination for members of majority populations.
• D) AA programs are criticised for focusing on group membership instead of individual performance in employment decisions.
• E) AA programs are intended to ensure that women and other minorities are represented in the workforce in proportion to their actual availability in the relevant labour market.

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