Which of the Following Situations Would Probably Result in a Case

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would probably result in a case of age discrimination in which the company would find its position difficult to defend?

• A) A 55-year-old worker is chosen for promotion over a 35-year-old worker due to the experience factor.
• B) A 37-year-old employee is passed over for a choice foreign assignment in favor of a 26-year-old employee.
• C) Two 30-year-old workers are denied promotion and one 45-year-old employee gets the promotion.
• D) A 50-year-old employee with 25 years of experience is laid off, while a 33-year-old with 7 years of experience is retained.

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Definitions:

Grief

The affective response to bereavement that includes distress and an intense array of emotions such as hurt, anger, and guilt.

Unfinished Business

Emotional or psychological issues that have not been resolved, often impacting an individual's well-being.

Older Adults

Individuals who are in the later part of their life, often considered to be those aged 65 years and older.

Death

The permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.