Affirmative Action Programs

question 4

Multiple Choice

Affirmative action programs,

• A)according to critics, are clearly quota systems that lead to reverse discrimination.
• B)according to supporters, make efforts to find qualified minorities and women and hire them.
• C)according to critics, clearly lead to the hiring of unqualified people and thus reduce efficiency.
• D)All of the above are true.

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