A "Soft-Quota" System

question 54

Multiple Choice

A "soft-quota" system:

• A) fails to recognize that discriminatory practices in the past may block prospective applicants from seeking present job opportunities.
• B) represents a mandate to hire specific numbers of women or minority group members.
• C) is a commitment to treat all races and both sexes equally in all decisions about hiring,promotion,and pay.
• D) systematically favors women and minorities in hiring and promotion decisions.

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Definitions:

Continuous Change

An ongoing process of adaptation and transformation in response to evolving conditions and challenges.

Performance Improvements

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Product Innovation

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Practicality

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