In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. You have to assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the suggested course of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement: Many workplaces continue to make distinctions based on race, gender, and other characteristics while choosing their employees.

Courses of Action:

I: The Government should pass laws to make any kind of discrimination at workplaces a punishable offence.

II: The workplaces should focus on regional hiring.