Affirmative action means that an employer takes proactive measures to_____.
A) encourage the glass ceiling effect
B) reduce status-blind employment decisions
C) increase the number of women and minorities in the workforce
D) decrease instances of whistleblowing in the workplace

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Affirmative action is a policy that aims to increase the representation of certain groups (such as women and minorities) in the workforce or education. It involves taking proactive measures, such as setting goals and targets for hiring or promoting members of underrepresented groups. The goal is to reduce discrimination and promote equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, gender, or other characteristics. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the purpose or effects of affirmative action.

Affirmative Action Means That an Employer Takes Proactive Measures To_____