Martha Applies for a Managerial Position at the Local Bank

question 138

Multiple Choice

Martha applies for a managerial position at the local bank.Although she has 35 years of experience and great references, she is denied the job.She learns later that the bank hired a much less-qualified, less-experienced applicant who is 25 years younger.Martha believes she is a victim of __________.

• A)sexism
• B)stereotyping
• C)ageism
• D)racism

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