Under Which of the Following Conditions Is Preferential Treatment Considered

question 57

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions is preferential treatment considered illegal?

• A) The applicant hired must meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
• B) The AAP must be temporary in nature.
• C) The numerical hiring goals must be reasonable.
• D) The protected group status must be the only factor considered in the hiring decision.

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Definitions:

Collective Action Problem

A situation where individuals in a group have difficulties in achieving their common or group goals due to conflicting self-interests.

Economic Interests

The financial stakes or incentives that individuals, groups, or organizations have in policy decisions or economic conditions.

Public Interests

The welfare or well-being of the general public; often considered a guiding principle for governmental policy.

Pluralism Theory

The belief that power is distributed among various groups in society, allowing for a multiplicity of views and interests to coexist.