After interviewing for a federal job, Eric, a white male, argues that he did not get the job because the federal government is required to hire minorities and women based on affirmative action quotas. What is wrong with his argument?
a. Quotas have never been mandated or required under affirmative action.
b. Race can be used as only one factor when considering applicants for federal employment.
c. Although quotas are mandated for private businesses, governmental jobs are not required to follow them.
d. Employees are required to hire based on minority status only after all qualifications for the job are met.
A Correct Answer: Quotas have never been mandated or required under affirmative action.
Feedback for Correct Answer: Whenever racial quotas have been employed, the U.S. Supreme Court has always ruled against them, declaring that Title VII never mandated racial (or other) quotas.
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