Which Statement Best Describes the Concept of Equal Employment Opportunity

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the concept of equal employment opportunity?

• A) Equal employment opportunity is the process of promoting protected groups to achieve a balance in the workforce and correct past discriminatory practices.
• B) Equal employment opportunity ensures that woman have an equal chance for hiring and promotion with men.
• C) Equal employment opportunity is giving all people a fair chance to succeed without discrimination that is based on factors unrelated to job performance such as sex, age, race, religion, or national origin.
• D) The existence of equal employment opportunity legislation has eliminated racial discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace.

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