Equal opportunities policies aim to prevent discrimination on grounds such as which of the following?

• A. Gender, race and religion, disability, sexual orientation, age
• B. Profit margins and share price
• C. Technical skills and certifications
• D. Company branding

Answer: (A)

Equal opportunities policies are about preventing discrimination based on protected characteristics. They ensure that decisions about hiring, promotion, pay, training, and working conditions are based on ability and merit rather than personal attributes. The grounds listed—gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and age—are the typical protected characteristics these policies cover, which is why this option is the best. The other choices refer to profit, skills, or branding, which aren’t bases for discrimination and aren’t what equal opportunities rules address.