The Basic Purpose of Affirmative Action Is to ________

question 33

Multiple Choice

The basic purpose of affirmative action is to ________.

• A) narrow a large field of prospective employees to a relatively small group of individuals from which someone eventually will be hired
• B) eliminate barriers and increase opportunities for the purpose of increasing the utilization of underutilized and/or disadvantaged individuals
• C) increase the productivity of employees by influencing their behavior
• D) refine work methods, reduce production costs, and increase the level of organizational diversity
• E) furnish feedback to organization members about how they can become more productive and useful to the organization in its quest for quality

Appreciate the complexities of environmental sustainability in supply chain management.

Identify the benefits and challenges of both single and multiple sourcing strategies.

Understand the criteria involved in supplier selection and evaluation.

Acknowledge the significance of certifications and formal codes in enhancing social and environmental sustainability.

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Definitions:

Boumediene v. Bush

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 2008 that granted detainees at Guantanamo Bay the right to challenge their detention in U.S. courts.

Military Commissions Act

A U.S. law passed in 2006 that authorized the trial by military commission of foreign enemy combatants and limited their access to habeas corpus challenges.

Enemy Combatant

An individual engaged in hostilities against a state, who does not qualify as a lawful combatant under the laws of war.

Hamdi v. Rumsfeld

A landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2004 that recognized the power of the government to detain enemy combatants, including U.S. citizens, but also established detainees' rights to challenge their detention.