Affirmative Action
Affirmative action refers to a range of corporate and social policies that are intended not only to eliminate discrimination, whether in employment, education, or contracting, but also to redress the effects of past discrimination. The underlying motive for affirmative action is the principle of equal opportunity, which holds that all persons have the right to equal access to, self-development, such that persons with equal abilities come to have equal opportunities. In the business world these opportunities revolve mostly around employment practices, including the hiring process, compensation, and promotions.
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