Minter is a small software technology firm. To create equal opportunities in the workplace, the management of Minter wants to hire more African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics. This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.
A) ethnocentrism
B) collectivism
C) affirmative action
D) social stratification

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The scenario describes the implementation of affirmative action, which aims to increase diversity and representation of certain groups in the workplace, such as African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics. Ethnocentrism refers to the belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic or cultural group, collectivism refers to a cultural value emphasizing the importance of the group over the individual, and social stratification refers to the hierarchical ranking of individuals or groups within a society based on various factors such as wealth, power, or social status. None of these concepts accurately describe the scenario presented.

Minter Is a Small Software Technology Firm