Which of the following is most likely to trigger a reverse discrimination lawsuit?
A) the promotion of a woman to CEO
B) an affirmative action program
C) a discrimination-based fine levied by the EEOC
D) a voluntary training program that has attracted mostly minority employees

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Affirmative action programs, designed to address historical imbalances by giving preferential treatment to members of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, can sometimes lead to claims of reverse discrimination from those who feel they are unfairly disadvantaged by these measures.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Trigger a Reverse