Which of the Following Is True of Affirmative Action Programs

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of affirmative action programs?

• A) Employers are required to have quotas for hiring certain groups.
• B) Compared with the passive nature of Title VII, affirmative action means taking active steps to correct or reduce under-utilization of certain groups.
• C) In cases of egregious discrimination, judges wholeheartedly and frequently impose quotas on offending organizations.
• D) Affirmative action programs are only for minorities.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Friendly Employers

Employers who create a welcoming, supportive, and positive working environment for their employees, valuing their well-being and development.

Normal Distance

The average or typical spatial separation between individuals, likely within the context of social or interpersonal interactions.

Minority Position

A standpoint or perspective held by a smaller segment of a group, population, or society, which often contrasts with the majority opinion.

Logical Appeals

A method of persuasion based on evidence and reasoning, often used in rhetoric and argumentation.