Under Affirmative Action, the Absence of Overt Discrimination in Employment

question 47

True/False

Under affirmative action, the absence of overt discrimination in employment is sufficient; organizations do not need to implement preferential hiring and promotion schemes to redress existing imbalances in the composition of their work force.

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Definitions:

Communication Network

The structured system of pathways and methods through which information flows within an organization or group.

Communication Direction

Refers to the pathway or flow of communication within an organization, which can be downward, upward, or lateral.

Business Environments

The combination of internal and external factors that influence a company's operating situation, including economic, legal, technological, and social aspects.

Low-Context

Communication style where messages are explicit, and understanding does not significantly rely on contextual cues.