The term "glass ceiling" refers to the level beyond which qualified women and minorities are denied the opportunity to advance into management level positions regardless of their accomplishments and merits. ... Lack of Opportunity to Participate in Corporate Development. 3. ... The goal of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is to promote equal opportunity. ... Women-owned businesses have more then doubled in the past 12 years. ... There are 9.1 million women-owned businesses in the United States. ...

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According to Cheryl Perry-League, Director of Equal Opportunity of the Port of Oakland, every business operating on Port of Oakland owned land must have a standing affirmative action program on record and businesses bidding to do work for the Port of Oakland must have an acceptably diverse workforce. ... Affirmative action requires proactive steps to provide equal opportunities in employment as well as access to education. ... GOALS AND QUOTAS The term goal "refers to specific outcomes which, when achieved, will result in equal employment opportunity and equitable representation" (Hall & Albre...

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According to Cheryl Perry-League, Director of Equal Opportunity of the Port of Oakland, every business operating on Port of Oakland owned land must have a standing affirmative action program on record and businesses bidding to do work for the Port of Oakland must have an acceptably diverse workforce. ... Affirmative action requires proactive steps to provide equal opportunities in employment as well as access to education. ... GOALS AND QUOTAS The term goal refers to specific outcomes which, when achieved, will result in equal employment opportunity and equitable representation (Hall & Albrech...

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This offers us challenges as well as opportunities. ... All too often "diversity" is "accomplished" by adding the "equal-opportunity-employer" tag line to employment advertisements. ... But are we taking full advantage of that as we look to meet our business goals? More and more businesses are finding a direct connection between a diverse workforce and competitive advantage (Leslie, 2001) A diverse workforce gives companies a competitive advantage by enabling them to better meet the needs of their customers, successfully compete in the global marketplace and hire from an expanded labor pool.P...

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It was decided that indeed, reverse discrimination had taken place and had cost qualified applicants an opportunity to promote and further their careers. ... In reality there have been many lawsuits that have cost taxpayers billions of dollars and that have resulted in hard fought changes in the law that have helped to contribute to equal opportunity in employment. ... A high rate of retention is most likely in organizations that meet the basic needs of employees, offer reasonable opportunities for career development and have mentoring and networking programs. ...

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Mertus supports the need for opportunities given to women in the work force. ... Many of the big wigs in businesses today feel that a woman is! ... Affirmative action only allows the opportunity to perform the job position, it must be obtained on its own. ... Do they believe affirmative action does bring the joy of opportunity to people or the gift of pain to others? ... To have the same goals and opportunities as everyone else but now the chance to fulfill them is on their own. ...

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Kennedy issued executive order 10925 in March of 1961 establishing a presidential committee on equal employment opportunity. ... It betrays the vision of equal rights and causes reverse discrimination in jobs and educational opportunities (Bolick 50). ... Administrators at universities used to stress excellence in learning, but now have to focus on racial diversity like it were the main business of the school. ... Some people may argue that the role affirmative action plays in school admissions helps bring students of all races and financial backgrounds together and gives them all equal o...

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Now, in today's society, women and minorities are presidents and CEO's of Fortune Five Hundred companies, they run their own successful businesses, and have high status governmental positions. ... However, minorities would not have had these amounts of opportunities if it were not for this government policy. ... In 1961, President Kennedy issued an executive order calling for a commission for equal employment opportunities. ... Through affirmative action, procedures and protocol have been set into place to ensure that everyone has the same opportunity to receive a skilled position....

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate