Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Ageism

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies ageism?

• A) As Cathy is a working parent, her supervisor assumes that she often abuses sick day privileges.
• B) Lilly and Ben work for the same firm, and both perform similar tasks. Though both are equally qualified and experienced, Ben's pay is much higher than that of Lilly's.
• C) Erick's manager often says, "All Americans are aggressive and loud."
• D) Fifty-five-year-old James was denied employment at a manufacturing firm because the interviewer felt that younger workers are more reliable.

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Definitions:

Weighted Average Method

An inventory costing method that assigns an average cost to each item based on the total cost of goods available for sale and the number of items available.

Equivalent Units

A concept used in process costing that converts partially completed units into a number of complete units with regards to work done or costs incurred.

Beginning Inventory

The value of a company's inventory at the start of an accounting period.

Weighted Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates cost of goods sold and ending inventory based on the weighted average cost of all items available for sale.