Question 1

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

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

At present, the workforce has an increasing proportion of younger workers and a declining ratio of older workers.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When age is a bona fide occupational qualification,

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

Question 5

Which is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

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A)   It is designed to protect older workers from high cost prescriptions.
B)   It is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
C)   It is evidence of the government's emphasis on worker security at the cost of employers.
D)   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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The ADEA prohibits disciplining older workers for poor performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions solidified the idea that the ADEA is designed specifically to protect older workers from discrimination in employment, even to the detriment of younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

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

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A)   applicants' date of birth to obtain specific information.
B)   the date of high school graduation, as there is less variability in dates of high school attendance.
C)   if applicants are over 18 or the required age minimum of a particular job (e.g., bartender) .
D)   the date of college graduation, as there is more variability in dates of college attendance.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

The EEOC has no initiatives regarding youth at work.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

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A)   at least age 50.
B)   at least age 55.
C)   at least age 40.
D)   at least age 35.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Regarding age and gender,

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

Question 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 18

Which of the following is true of research on younger workers' employment experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Younger workers believe age is overall a negative factor in their employment experiences.
B)   Younger workers who have college degrees are free from discrimination.
C)   Some younger workers reported being paid less than workers in similar jobs because of their age.
D)   Younger workers, especially young women, tend to be less well educated as older workers.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Categorization of younger workers as irresponsible and lazy may result in access discrimination against them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sexual harassment of young workers

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 13: Age

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

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At present, the workforce has an increasing proportion of younger workers and a declining ratio of older workers.​

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

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When age is a bona fide occupational qualification,

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Which is true of the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act?

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The ADEA prohibits disciplining older workers for poor performance.

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Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions solidified the idea that the ADEA is designed specifically to protect older workers from discrimination in employment, even to the detriment of younger workers.

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

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

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The EEOC has no initiatives regarding youth at work.​

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

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Regarding age and gender,

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

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

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

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

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

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Which of the following is true of research on younger workers' employment experiences?

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Categorization of younger workers as irresponsible and lazy may result in access discrimination against them.

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Sexual harassment of young workers

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