Which of these statements regarding corporate affirmative action policies would Tom L. Beauchamp most agree with in "Affirmative Action Goals in Hiring and Promotion"
A) Corporate affirmative action policies should be voluntary since it is outside the scope of government control to dictate hiring policies by corporations outside of clearly egregious cases of discrimination.
B) There is reason to believe that corporate affirmative action policies may be in line with best hiring strategies since there is evidence to suggest hidden or unconscious discrimination may prevent companies from hiring the best candidates.
C) The government should dictate corporate affirmative action policies for all corporations employing more than a certain number of employees to ensure fairness.
D) Discrimination plays such a minor role in corporate hiring that corporate affirmative action policies are no longer required.

Question

Which of these statements regarding corporate affirmative action policies would Tom L. Beauchamp most agree with in "Affirmative Action Goals in Hiring and Promotion" 
A) Corporate affirmative action policies should be voluntary since it is outside the scope of government control to dictate hiring policies by corporations outside of clearly egregious cases of discrimination. 
B) There is reason to believe that corporate affirmative action policies may be in line with best hiring strategies since there is evidence to suggest hidden or unconscious discrimination may prevent companies from hiring the best candidates. 
C) The government should dictate corporate affirmative action policies for all corporations employing more than a certain number of employees to ensure fairness. 
D) Discrimination plays such a minor role in corporate hiring that corporate affirmative action policies are no longer required.

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In "Affirmative Action Goals in Hiring and Promotion," Tom L. Beauchamp argues that corporate affirmative action policies may align with best hiring strategies by addressing unconscious or hidden discrimination. He does not advocate for government dictation of policies or suggest that discrimination plays a minor role in hiring.

Which of These Statements Regarding Corporate Affirmative Action Policies Would