Which of the Following Is Not True About Affirmative Action

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about affirmative action programs?

• A) Many people oppose affirmative action efforts.
• B) Affirmative action hires are perceived as being less competent that equally qualified employees not hired under an AAP.
• C) Minority applicants tend not to be attracted to firms that advertise the importance of diversity.
• D) Affirmative action efforts are more acceptable when merit is emphasized as being central to the employment decision
• E) All of the above are true.

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