The Policy in Admissions or Hiring That Gives Special Consideration

question 27

Multiple Choice

The policy in admissions or hiring that gives special consideration to traditionally disadvantaged groups to overcome the present effects of past discrimination is known as

• A) affirmative action.
• B) legislative mandate.
• C) civil liberties.
• D) civil rights.
• E) the Lincoln dilemma.

Identify the influences on character formation and moral judgment.

Be able to distinguish between different ethical theories and their implications for moral reasoning.

Understand the role of secular and religious ethics in shaping moral understanding.

Grasp the impact of education, leadership, and social traditions in transmitting ethics.

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Definitions:

Mean

A statistical measure representing the average value in a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the number of values.

Statistical Regression

A statistical process for estimating the relationships among variables, often used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables.

Nonequivalent Control Group Design

An experimental design where the control group is not randomly assigned, possibly leading to differing group characteristics.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their jobs, which can affect their performance and overall well-being.