Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Subcontracting Practices in Business

This report explores the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its impact on subcontracting practices. It begins with a brief overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discussing its origins and the historical context of the law, including the role of key figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and the legislative process. The report then examines subcontracting, including the selection of subcontractors, the role of the prime contractor, and the importance of adhering to contract terms and timelines. It highlights the significance of the Civil Rights Act in ensuring fair practices within subcontracting, referencing the need for equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The report also considers the financial aspects of subcontracting, such as the awarding of contracts and the payment process. The document concludes by offering a comprehensive overview of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its relation to subcontracting, providing insights into the legal and business practices involved.

Civil Rights and Subcontracting

Table of Contents
Civil Rights Act of 1964................................................................................................................................2
Subcontracting Plans...................................................................................................................................2
References...................................................................................................................................................3

Civil Rights Act of 1964
This article tells us about the origins and history of these act which ended the years of racial
apartheid for using the facilities available. It all started from 1896 and racial apartheid remain the
law till the 1960s. It all begin with Martin Luther King, Jr. along with leaders confronted other
congress members to abolish this law and go away with this racial apartheid. Mr. John F
kennedy, the US president during that time sent this proposal to congress for banishment of this
racial apartheid, however due his murder, the task proposal was taken forward by President
Johnson and historic Civil rights of 1964 was signed by him on 2nd July, 1964. Subsequently,
giving passage to other important legislation bills passed later (Clarkin, 2016).
Subcontracting Plans
Make or Buy Concepts
The firm has order for the subcontracts for $12.5 millions, the vendor chosen shall be awarded
the sub-contract for supply of hardware for the firm different departments such as furniture for
the HR, finance departments, Laptop and Mobile phones for field executives (Dempsey, 2017).
Monetary Incentives
In the case of furniture supply, the sub-contractor also have to make sure the installation,
maintenance of the furniture, and the same concept shall also be applied to the laptop and mobile
phones sub-contractors (Dempsey, 2017).
Subcontract management
The firm shall be the prime contractor in the case, they shall be governing the contract terms.
The timelines for the deliverables shall be decided mutually between the prime contractor and

sub-contracting parties. The adherence to costs shall be responsibility of prime contractor, as
whenever delivery is confirmed payment should be released for the sub-contractors (Dempsey,
2017).
References
Clarkin, T. (2016). Civil Rights Act of 1964. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
Dempsey G Diane, 2017, Subcontracting Plans, retrieved from http://www.sbtdc.org/wp-
content/uploads/Subcontracting-Plans.pdf on 7th November, 2017.