Which of the Following Is Not True of Affirmative Action

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of affirmative action?

• A)Affirmative action programs require firms doing business with the federal government to take steps to hire and promote people from groups previously discriminated against, with government approval.
• B)The meaning of affirmative action has not changed since its inception 40 years ago.
• C)The objective of affirmative action is to achieve diversity through good faith efforts rather than simply meeting strict goals.
• D)The EEOC gives employees whistleblower protection.
• E)College and university admissions also have affirmative action programs, some of which have been challenged in court for reverse discrimination.

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