A Manager of a Department Store Tries to Avoid Hiring

question 1

Multiple Choice

A manager of a department store tries to avoid hiring people over the age of 65 because he believes they cannot handle the stress and that they take longer to learn the job than people who are younger.The belief of the manager is known as

• A)contextualism.
• B)socialization.
• C)ageism.
• D)dysthmia.

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Definitions:

Equity Profit

The portion of net income attributable to the equity holders of a company, representing their share of the earnings.

Share Capital

The total amount of funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to investors, representing ownership in the company.

Shareholders' Equity

It represents the net assets of a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities, and is the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Goodwill Element

The portion of the purchase price in a business combination that exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired entity, representing intangible assets like brand reputation or customer relationships.