Under Affirmative Action, the Absence of Overt Discrimination in Employment

question 15

True/False

Under affirmative action, the absence of overt discrimination in employment may not be sufficient; organizations can implement preferential hiring and promotion schemes to redress existing imbalances in the composition of their workforce.

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Definitions:

Equal Emphasis

Giving the same level of importance or attention to all elements or aspects of something.

Fairness

The quality of making judgments that are free from discrimination or dishonesty; impartiality.

You-viewpoint

A perspective in communication emphasizing the interests and concerns of the audience or recipient.

Mandatory Use

A requirement mandating that a particular policy, procedure, or item must be used or adhered to.