What Is the Advantage to a Firm Who Hires Older

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the advantage to a firm who hires older workers for part-time or temporary positions?

• A)Mature workers are less expensive to hire.
• B)Mature workers can be mentored by a younger employer, increasing the job satisfaction of both.
• C)Mature workers will not compete for promotions or overseas assignments.
• D)Mature workers have developed critical thinking skills for unstructured problems.
• E)Mature workers can be laid off without fear of violation of EEO laws.

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