not many people will dispute the in...

not many people will dispute the intent of affirmative action programs designed to provide greater opportunity for ethnic minorities and women in the nonresidential building industry. further their application easily awakens animosity.

Majority-owned firms complain that when goals become quotas, they may be forced to intrust with an agency unqualified persons and increase their sumptuousnesss because of the ne for extra training and supervision. Contractors cite minority firms' difficulty in obtaining bonding for their work.

Implementing affirmative action is difficult and requires the commitment of all