The Manager at the Acme Company Hired Tom, a 30-Year-Old

question 11

Multiple Choice

The manager at the Acme company hired Tom, a 30-year-old man with the same qualifications as Alex, a 55-year-old applicant because the manager was concerned that Alex might have health problems that would lead him to take too much time off. This is an example of ________.

• A) sexism
• B) social norms
• C) ageism
• D) independent hiring practices

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Definitions:

Furtherance of Crime

Actions that assist in or contribute to the commission or continuation of a criminal act.

Adversarial

A system, situation, or process characterized by conflict or opposition, typically seen in legal contexts where two parties contest against each other.

Inquisitorial

Pertaining to a legal system where the judge actively investigates the facts of the case, as opposed to the adversarial system.

Legal Ethics Codes

Established guidelines and principles that govern the professional conduct of lawyers and legal practitioners.