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What is the primary goal of affirmative action in the workplace?
What is the primary goal of affirmative action in the workplace?
- To promote workplace equality and inclusion (correct)
- To give preference to marginalized groups
- To maintain the status quo of workplace diversity
- To punish discriminatory employers
In which of the following situations might affirmative action be necessary?
In which of the following situations might affirmative action be necessary?
- When there is already perfect workplace equality
- When a company has a history of discriminatory practices (correct)
- When the company has a diverse workforce
- When the workforce is predominantly made up of one demographic
What is an example of a situation where affirmative action might be necessary?
What is an example of a situation where affirmative action might be necessary?
- A company with a predominantly male workforce
- A company with a perfect record of workplace equality
- A company with a diverse workforce
- A company with a history of discriminatory hiring practices (correct)
What is the ultimate goal of affirmative action policies?
What is the ultimate goal of affirmative action policies?
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Why might affirmative action be necessary in a workplace?
Why might affirmative action be necessary in a workplace?
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