What Is the Most Important Factor That Employers Should Remember

question 179

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor that employers should remember when considering the hire of a middle-aged worker?

• A) Avoid hiring middle-aged workers.
• B) They know more than younger adults and their verbal skills are as good as those of younger adults.
• C) They are more limited in their ultimate potential in a career.
• D) They are easily overwhelmed when asked to learn new skills and company policies.

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Definitions:

Surplus

The amount by which the quantity supplied of a commodity exceeds the quantity demanded at a specific price.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay that workers can be paid by their employers, set by government policy.

Teenagers

Persons in the age group of 13 to 19 years, characterizing the transition from childhood to adulthood.

Part-time Workers

Employees who work fewer hours than required for a full-time position, often receiving reduced or no benefits.