A company recently performed a study of all its job classifications and the percentage of people in each classification. The study showed that a job requiring specific technical knowledge and experience was typically held by white males over any other group. Recruitment strategies for this position in the past have targeted a diverse array of people, but the candidates that have had the required prerequisite knowledge and skill were white males. Should this company consider an affirmative action program to diversify this job classification?
a. No, since it is an advanced technical position, only men have the experience and education to fulfill requirements of the classification.
b. No, since the pool of workers from which the firm recruits are white males, the employees in this job reflect the available workers.
c. Yes, women and minorities should have an equal opportunity to be considered for this position.
d. Yes, each job classification should represent diversity, regardless of skill and ability to perform the tasks of the job.