<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What are some reasons that affirmative action is a bad policy?
<|assistant|>
Affirmative action is a policy that has its benefits and drawbacks. Some of the drawbacks include reverse discrimination, creating a feeling of entitlement, reducing incentives for groups and individuals to excel, leading to the selection of unqualified persons and favoritism in decisions. In addition, affirmative action creates inequality among applicants, as individuals with similar qualifications, experience and backgrounds may receive different treatment. Furthermore, it can lead to reduced job satisfaction, lower workplace morale and decreased productivity. Lastly, it ignores individual accomplishments and may reduce opportunities for individuals within the preferred groups to advance to leadership positions.