The Requirements for Affirmative Action in Human Resources Practices Operate

question 64

Multiple Choice

The requirements for affirmative action in human resources practices operate among

• A) all employers.
• B) employers on a voluntary basis.
• C) small employers with at least 15 employees.
• D) all employers with 50 or more employees holding federal contracts in excess of €50,000.
• E) employers that never thought about establishing an affirmative action plan.

Evaluate the influence of special interest groups on policy decisions.

Grasp the theory and application of public choice analysis in economic and political contexts.

Understand the economic implications of trade barriers and protectionist policies.

Understand the factors that weaken the case for government versus private-sector provision of goods and services.

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