Which of the Following Might Account for the Disparities Between

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might account for the disparities between the percentages of African, Hispanic, and Asian Americans among the general population and their smaller representation in management positions?

• A) Federal Trade Commission regulations
• B) racial or ethnic discrimination in the workplace
• C) watchdog advocacy groups
• D) congressional lobbying
• E) affirmative action programs

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