The 1998 annual report for Sears shows that,since 1978,it has experienced dramatic changes in the composition of its workforce.Sears has increased the number of women,blacks,and Hispanics in all job categories,including managerial,technical,and sales positions.This increase is most likely due to the company's
A) strong stand against reverse discrimination.
B) new image.
C) support of the OSHA amendments.
D) strong stand on equal pay.
E) affirmative action program.

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The increase in the number of women, blacks, and Hispanics in all job categories, including managerial, technical, and sales positions is most likely due to the company's affirmative action program. Affirmative action is a policy designed to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in areas such as employment, education, and business. Therefore, the best choice for this scenario is E.

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