The Comprehensive Set of Changes Brought About by the Office

question 11

Multiple Choice

The comprehensive set of changes brought about by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to its regulations in 2000 were designed to:

• A) force a lower number of employers to implement affirmative action plans in general.
• B) focus its resources on the action undertaken to promote equal employment opportunity, rather than on the technical compliance.
• C) reduce employer dependence on it to tackle faulty affirmative action plans.
• D) change the attitude of employers so that affirmative action plans are perceived as a penalty rather than a remedy for discrimination.

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Definitions:

Secondary Phloem

The plant tissue responsible for transporting nutrients, particularly the products of photosynthesis, from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Primary Xylem

The initial form of xylem (the water-conducting tissue in plants) developed during growth, responsible for the transport of water and nutrients.

Collenchyma

A type of plant tissue characterized by its living, elongated cells with unevenly thickened walls that provide structural support.

Sclerenchyma

A type of plant tissue specialized for support and strength, characterized by cells with thickened lignified walls.