Question

In setting up interviews for an executive position, Frances makes sure to include candidates of different ethnic backgrounds, including individuals from protected minority groups. Which kind of program is she attempting to carry out?
A) minority protection

B) positive action

C) diversity protection

D) affirmative action

Answer 1

Answer: D) affirmative action

Explanation: affirmative action is given as a set of policies or programs that provide advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been discriminated against. It is also referred to as positive or reverse discrimination and describes specific policies with such goals. By including candidates of different ethnic backgrounds, including individuals from protected minority groups in setting up interviews for an executive position, France is carrying out affirmative action.