Question

How does affirmative action programs assist with managing diversity and promoting equal opportunities?

Answer 1

Be sure you're crystal clear on the definition of the term. Then read other articles about it:
http://www.google.com/search?q=affirmative+action&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

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