In the United States, Affirmative Action Programs Rule and the Executive

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the United States, Affirmative Action Programs Rule and the Executive Order 11246 (1965) states:

• A) Private employers with 100 or more employees and higher-education institutions are required to create affirmative action programs.
• B) Employers must make use of affirmative action measures in order to eliminate discrimination and promote quality in the workplace.
• C) Employers who conduct business with the federal government are required to develop affirmative action plans.
• D) The Boards of Public Limited Companies are required to have each gender comprise at least 40% of the representatives on the board.

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