Basic Steps in Developing an Effective Affirmative Action Program Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination 6. Develop and implement specific programs to achieve A goals. 7. Establish an internal audit and reporting system to monitor and evaluate progress in each aspect of the program. 8. Develop supportive in-house and community programs. 4. Survey minority and female employment by departSource: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ment and job classification. 5. Develop goals and timetables to improve utilization of minorities and women in each area in which underutilization has been identified. \begin{tabular}{cc} A & Assess horizontal fit/alignment. \\ \cline { 2 - 3 } B & Assess vertical fit/alignment. \\ C & Provide leadership development training. \\ \hline Use yo & Assess horizontal fit/alignment. \\ \hline Issue a written equal employment opportunity policy and an affirmative action commitment statement. \end{tabular}