What Was the Fundamental Reason Why Affirmative Action Was Established

question 74

Multiple Choice

What was the fundamental reason why affirmative action was established?

• A) to give certain people an unfair advantage over others in the work place
• B) to require diversity committees in all organizations with 50 or more employees
• C) to combat prejudices against baby boomers still in the workforce
• D) to prevent exclusion by racial and gender discrimination
• E) to increase global marketing for products and services

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