Question 1

Federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination against younger workers in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  passed in January, 2010 and will be effective in January, 2012. 
B)  became effective in January, 2007. 
C)  was effective in 1967 with other age discrimination legislation. 
D)  There is no federal legislation prohibiting discrimination against younger workers. 
A)  passed in January, 2010 and will be effective in January, 2012. 
B)  became effective in January, 2007. 
C)  was effective in 1967 with other age discrimination legislation. 
D)  There is no federal legislation prohibiting discrimination against younger workers.

Question 2

Older workers have lower performance than younger workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Younger workers are less likely to be laid off than older workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Which of the following is true of training older workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older workers will retire soon after being trained, thus, organizations should be careful about investing training dollars in them. 
B)  Organizations are more willing to train older workers because they are more mature. 
C)  Older workers learn differently than younger workers. 
D)  Older workers are unwilling to learn new technologies. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  Older workers will retire soon after being trained, thus, organizations should be careful about investing training dollars in them. 
B)  Organizations are more willing to train older workers because they are more mature. 
C)  Older workers learn differently than younger workers. 
D)  Older workers are unwilling to learn new technologies. 
E)  All of the above.

Question 6

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)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above. 
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)  All of the above. 
E)  None of the above.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true about the intergenerational workforce that now exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some research suggests that work value differences among generations are more perceived than real. 
B)  Organizations are investing in training to ensure the different generations can interact successfully. 
C)  Generation X (born 1965 to 1980) is the largest of the generation groups. 
D)  Having an intergenerational workforce can be a competitive advantage. 
A)  Some research suggests that work value differences among generations are more perceived than real. 
B)  Organizations are investing in training to ensure the different generations can interact successfully. 
C)  Generation X (born 1965 to 1980) is the largest of the generation groups. 
D)  Having an intergenerational workforce can be a competitive advantage.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The term "prime age" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the age at which people reach their prime, 18 to 25. 
B)  the time at which older workers reach their prime, 45-50. 
C)  the age range of the most preferred employees, 25 to 35. 
D)  the period (age) of the prime interest rate charged by lenders. 
A)  the age at which people reach their prime, 18 to 25. 
B)  the time at which older workers reach their prime, 45-50. 
C)  the age range of the most preferred employees, 25 to 35. 
D)  the period (age) of the prime interest rate charged by lenders.

Federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination against younger workers in the U.S.

Older workers have lower performance than younger workers.

Younger workers are less likely to be laid off than older workers.

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.

Which of the following is true of training older workers?

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

Which of the following statements is not true about the intergenerational workforce that now exists?

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

The term "prime age" refers to:

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Exam 13: Age

Federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination against younger workers in the U.S.

Older workers have lower performance than younger workers.

Younger workers are less likely to be laid off than older workers.

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.

Which of the following is true of training older workers?

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

Which of the following statements is not true about the intergenerational workforce that now exists?

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

The term "prime age" refers to:

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

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