One of the Ways in Which Affirmative Action Differs from Workplace

question 88

Multiple Choice

One of the ways in which affirmative action differs from workplace diversity is that:

• A) the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission oversees the enforcement of affirmative action, whereas there is no federal law or agency to oversee diversity.
• B) diversity originated with Executive Order 11246, whereas an affirmative action is related to the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
• C) the purpose of affirmative action is to create a positive work environment, whereas the purpose of diversity is to compensate for past discrimination.
• D) affirmative action guarantees diversity, whereas diversity does not guarantee affirmative action.

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