What term refers to fixed numerical requirements for hiring or promotion, generally prohibited in employment decisions?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Brady Cops
• C. Quotas
• D. Reverse Discrimination

Answer: (C)

Quotas are fixed numerical requirements for hiring or promotion. They set a specific number or percentage that must be reached, regardless of each candidate’s qualifications. This rigid approach prioritizes meeting a target over evaluating individuals on merit, which is why such practices are generally prohibited in employment decisions. While organizations may pursue diversity goals, those goals should be flexible and based on merit and overall fairness rather than hard numeric quotas. The other concepts describe broader or different ideas—discrimination is unfair treatment based on protected characteristics, Brady Cops relates to evidence disclosure, and reverse discrimination refers to claims of bias against a non-protected or majority group.