How Does Ageism Show Up in the Labor Force Against

question 14

Multiple Choice

How does ageism show up in the labor force against elderly workers?

• A) If they are paid higher salaries, older workers might be seen as too costly compared to workers who may be willing to work for less pay.
• B) Ageism typically favors elderly workers such that younger workers are discriminated against for their lack of experience.
• C) If they do not have the same competence and skill level, older workers are often fired due to low performance.
• D) By being denied promotion opportunities or being chosen for layoffs due to age, or by being blocked from new training in favor of younger workers.

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