Question 1

Research indicates that younger adults are rated as being more competent than older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When age is a bona fide occupational qualification,

Accepted Answer

A)  employers can require all employees be in the same age range. 
B)  employers can force retirement on employees by age 50. 
C)  employers may set minimum ages for hiring. 
D)  employers may legally discharge, force retirement on, or fail to hire certain selected types of employees. 
A)  employers can require all employees be in the same age range. 
B)  employers can force retirement on employees by age 50. 
C)  employers may set minimum ages for hiring. 
D)  employers may legally discharge, force retirement on, or fail to hire certain selected types of employees. D

Question 3

The ADEA prohibits disciplining older workers for poor performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Because of high birth rates, a larger proportion of younger workers are being added to the workforce than in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Younger workers have higher turnover rates than older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 2007, Lucent Technologies discharged an installation estimator who was 55 in the course of a reduction-in-force. The estimator had 34 years of experience with Lucent, including 10 in the estimator position and had received recent performance evaluations that were outstanding. The company discharged this individual along with another estimator who was 51 years old and retained two younger estimators who were 42 and 27. The younger estimators were less experienced than the person making the claim and had received lower performance ratings. Which of the following statements is most likely the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  The high performance rating for the person making the claim was likely inflated. 
B)  Lucent Technologies has engaged in treatment discrimination against the person making the claim. 
C)  Lucent Technologies has engaged in access and treatment discrimination against the person making the claim. 
D)  Lucent Technologies was retaining an older worker who was 42 and has the right to choose which worker they prefer. 
A)  The high performance rating for the person making the claim was likely inflated. 
B)  Lucent Technologies has engaged in treatment discrimination against the person making the claim. 
C)  Lucent Technologies has engaged in access and treatment discrimination against the person making the claim. 
D)  Lucent Technologies was retaining an older worker who was 42 and has the right to choose which worker they prefer.

Question 7

For the first time in history, there are three generations in the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discrimination and stereotypes on the basis of age affect older, but not younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  It allows employers to provide lower benefits for older workers as long as the costs to provide those benefits are the same as the costs to provide benefits for younger workers. 
B)  It is designed to protect older workers from high cost prescriptions. 
C)  It is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
D)  It is evidence of the government's emphasis on worker security at the cost of employers. 
A)  It allows employers to provide lower benefits for older workers as long as the costs to provide those benefits are the same as the costs to provide benefits for younger workers. 
B)  It is designed to protect older workers from high cost prescriptions. 
C)  It is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. 
D)  It is evidence of the government's emphasis on worker security at the cost of employers.

Question 10

Regarding age and gender,

Accepted Answer

A)  older men and women are similarly disadvantaged. 
B)  women are perceived to become old at younger ages than men. 
C)  older men are viewed as being more nurturing than older women. 
D)  older women are viewed as more intellectually competent than men. 
A)  older men and women are similarly disadvantaged. 
B)  women are perceived to become old at younger ages than men. 
C)  older men are viewed as being more nurturing than older women. 
D)  older women are viewed as more intellectually competent than men.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of age, accidents, and injuries at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Younger employees are more likely to be injured at work. 
B)  Older employees are more likely to be injured at work. 
C)  Proper training and supervision can help reduce the rate of accidents and injury at work. 
D)  A and C only above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  Younger employees are more likely to be injured at work. 
B)  Older employees are more likely to be injured at work. 
C)  Proper training and supervision can help reduce the rate of accidents and injury at work. 
D)  A and C only above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 12

Sexual harassment of young workers

Accepted Answer

A)  can affect them in the long term. 
B)  is less prevalent than sexual harassment of older workers. 
C)  is decreasing, as evident by fewer complaints in recent years. 
D)  is of less importance to younger workers than older workers, as they have the opportunity to move easily to a new career. 
A)  can affect them in the long term. 
B)  is less prevalent than sexual harassment of older workers. 
C)  is decreasing, as evident by fewer complaints in recent years. 
D)  is of less importance to younger workers than older workers, as they have the opportunity to move easily to a new career.

Question 13

When laid off, because of their greater experience, older workers find other employment faster than younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Because of declining vision and muscle control, older workers have higher rates of injury and accidents at work than younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Seeking lower turnover, absenteeism, inventory damage, and theft, some companies purposely hire older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act states that discrimination is prohibited against people

Accepted Answer

A)  at least age 35. 
B)  at least age 40. 
C)  at least age 50. 
D)  at least age 55. 
E)  of all ages. 
A)  at least age 35. 
B)  at least age 40. 
C)  at least age 50. 
D)  at least age 55. 
E)  of all ages.

Question 17

Australia's Age Discrimination Act

Accepted Answer

A)  prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees aged 21 and above, but not those less than 21. 
B)  is designed to reduce, and ultimately eliminate both younger and older age discrimination. 
C)  covers only promotional opportunities. 
D)  is applicable only for employers having 1,000 employees or more. 
A)  prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees aged 21 and above, but not those less than 21. 
B)  is designed to reduce, and ultimately eliminate both younger and older age discrimination. 
C)  covers only promotional opportunities. 
D)  is applicable only for employers having 1,000 employees or more.

Question 18

Younger workers are sometimes subjected to flagrant sexual harassment, and most likely report it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Bridge employment

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs when workers move from one job to the next, including low wage jobs such as Target, while waiting for a permanent job. 
B)  occurs when workers have retired from long-term jobs, but have not fully withdrawn from the workforce. 
C)  allows organizations to creatively address worker shortages and combat skill losses due to mass retirements and layoffs. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above. 
A)  occurs when workers move from one job to the next, including low wage jobs such as Target, while waiting for a permanent job. 
B)  occurs when workers have retired from long-term jobs, but have not fully withdrawn from the workforce. 
C)  allows organizations to creatively address worker shortages and combat skill losses due to mass retirements and layoffs. 
D)  All of the above. 
E)  B and C only above.

Question 20

To obtain information on eligibility to work, it is preferable for employers to ask

Accepted Answer

A)  if applicants are over 18 or the required age minimum of a particular job (e.g., bartender). 
B)  applicants' date of birth to obtain specific information. 
C)  the date of high school graduation, as there is less variability in dates of high school attendance. 
D)  the date of college graduation, as there is more variability in dates of college attendance. 
A)  if applicants are over 18 or the required age minimum of a particular job (e.g., bartender). 
B)  applicants' date of birth to obtain specific information. 
C)  the date of high school graduation, as there is less variability in dates of high school attendance. 
D)  the date of college graduation, as there is more variability in dates of college attendance.

Research indicates that younger adults are rated as being more competent than older adults.

When age is a bona fide occupational qualification,

The ADEA prohibits disciplining older workers for poor performance.

Because of high birth rates, a larger proportion of younger workers are being added to the workforce than in the past.

Younger workers have higher turnover rates than older workers.

For the first time in history, there are three generations in the workforce.

Discrimination and stereotypes on the basis of age affect older, but not younger workers.

Which is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

Regarding age and gender,

Which of the following is true of age, accidents, and injuries at work?

Sexual harassment of young workers

When laid off, because of their greater experience, older workers find other employment faster than younger workers.

Because of declining vision and muscle control, older workers have higher rates of injury and accidents at work than younger workers.

Seeking lower turnover, absenteeism, inventory damage, and theft, some companies purposely hire older workers.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act states that discrimination is prohibited against people

Australia's Age Discrimination Act

Younger workers are sometimes subjected to flagrant sexual harassment, and most likely report it.

Bridge employment

To obtain information on eligibility to work, it is preferable for employers to ask

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Exam 13: Age

Research indicates that younger adults are rated as being more competent than older adults.

When age is a bona fide occupational qualification,

The ADEA prohibits disciplining older workers for poor performance.

Because of high birth rates, a larger proportion of younger workers are being added to the workforce than in the past.

Younger workers have higher turnover rates than older workers.

For the first time in history, there are three generations in the workforce.

Discrimination and stereotypes on the basis of age affect older, but not younger workers.

Which is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

Regarding age and gender,

Which of the following is true of age, accidents, and injuries at work?

Sexual harassment of young workers

When laid off, because of their greater experience, older workers find other employment faster than younger workers.

Because of declining vision and muscle control, older workers have higher rates of injury and accidents at work than younger workers.

Seeking lower turnover, absenteeism, inventory damage, and theft, some companies purposely hire older workers.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act states that discrimination is prohibited against people

Australia's Age Discrimination Act

Younger workers are sometimes subjected to flagrant sexual harassment, and most likely report it.

Bridge employment

To obtain information on eligibility to work, it is preferable for employers to ask

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Theories and Thinking About Diversity

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters