What Might Negate the Benefits of Employment Equity Programs

question 180

Multiple Choice

What might negate the benefits of employment equity programs?

• A) increases in the level of unemployment
• B) increases in labour productivity
• C) reverse discrimination
• D) employers' actions to protect profits

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