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:

Savings

The portion of income that is not spent on current expenditures and instead set aside for future use.

Disposable Income

The disposable capital for households' spending and saving endeavors after income taxes.

Consumption

The process of purchasing goods and services to fulfill the needs and wants of individuals.

Average Propensity

The ratio of total consumption to total income, indicating how much income is spent rather than saved.