Affirmative Action Programs Involve Hiring Women or Minorities ________

question 86

Multiple Choice

Affirmative action programs involve hiring women or minorities ________.

• A) in equal numbers
• B) according to local and state quotas
• C) according to existing Executive Orders
• D) in proportion to their representation in the relevant labor market

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Definitions:

Level Schedules

Production planning method that maintains a consistent output rate or workforce level, avoiding fluctuations in response to changing demand.

Shigeo Shingo

A Japanese industrial engineer known for his influential work in the Toyota Production System and the development of lean manufacturing principles.

Inventory Is Evil

A principle in lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) production that highlights the drawbacks of holding excess inventory, including high costs and potential wastage.

Setup Cost

A financial amount charged for the initial work to configure, prepare, or adjust machinery or equipment for a production run.