The Hiring of Applicants Based on Criteria That Are Not

question 159

Multiple Choice

The hiring of applicants based on criteria that are not job-related is called:

• A) affirmative action.
• B) equal employment opportunity.
• C) discrimination.
• D) reverse discrimination.
• E) employment-at-will.

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Definitions:

Vote-Seeking Politicians

Politicians who prioritize actions and policies that are likely to appeal to voters, aiming to secure electoral success.

General Welfare

The overall health, prosperity, and contentment of a community or nation, often considered a government's primary goal.

Private Producers

Individuals or companies that produce goods or services in an economy that are not owned by the state.

Taxpayer

An individual or entity that is obligated to make payments to a governmental authority, usually in the form of taxes on income, property, or purchases.