If an Employer Uses the BFOQ as a Defense to an Age

question 37

Multiple Choice

If an employer uses the BFOQ as a defense to an age discrimination claim, EEOC requires the employer to prove:

• A) that some of the individuals over a certain age have disqualifying traits that cannot be ascertained except by age.
• B) that substantially all older workers are unable to perform the job.
• C) that based on the job, it would either be dangerous or inefficient to hire the older worker.
• D) None of the choices are correct.

Grasp the role and impact of competitive advantage in marketing.

Recognize the importance of analyzing buying behavior for targeting markets.

Comprehend the relationship between sales forecasting and marketing planning.

Understand the evolution of marketing concepts and strategies over time.

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Definitions:

Monopsonistic Labor Market

A market situation in which there is only one buyer (employer) for many sellers (workers), allowing the buyer to exert considerable control over wages and employment conditions.

MRP

Marginal Revenue Product; the additional revenue generated by employing one more unit of a factor, such as labor or capital.

Marginal Revenue Product

The additional revenue a firm earns by employing one more unit of input, like labor or capital, in the production process.

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation a worker receives for performing a service, typically measured per hour or unit of work.