The basic purpose of affirmative action is to ________.
A)narrow a large field of prospective employees to a relatively small group of individuals from which someone eventually will be hired
B)eliminate barriers and increase opportunities for the purpose of increasing the utilization of underutilized and/or disadvantaged individuals
C)increase the productivity of employees by influencing their behavior
D)reduce production costs and increase the level of organizational diversity
E)furnish feedback to organization members about how they can become more productive and useful to the organization in its quest for quality

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The purpose of affirmative action is to eliminate barriers and increase opportunities for underutilized and disadvantaged individuals, with the aim of increasing their utilization in employment, education, or other areas where they have historically been excluded or underrepresented. The goal is to create a diverse and inclusive workforce or environment. None of the other options accurately describe the purpose of affirmative action.

The Basic Purpose of Affirmative Action Is to ________