Affirmative action refers to a policy:
A) for making certain that all employees of the company have an opportunity to participate in profit sharing.
B) for increasing employment opportunities for people belonging to minority groups.
C) that encourages companies to give preferential treatment to Native American employees.
D) that promotes the hiring of recent immigrants who are not yet able to communicate in English.

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Affirmative action refers to policies or programs that aim to increase employment opportunities for underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, such as people belonging to minority groups. This can include measures such as setting quotas or providing preferential treatment in hiring, promotion, or education. Option A is incorrect as profit sharing is not related to affirmative action. Option C is too specific and only applies to Native Americans. Option D is incorrect as affirmative action does not promote hiring individuals who are not able to communicate in English.

Affirmative Action Refers to a Policy