An Employer Wishing to Use Age as a BFOQ in Defending

question 49

Multiple Choice

An employer wishing to use age as a BFOQ in defending itself against an age discrimination suit must show,among other things,that:

• A)the BFOQ falls within the ambit of the U.S.Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v.Board of Education.
• B)it has never had an individual above the cutoff age perform the job denied the plaintiff.
• C)it is statistically unlikely that age is not a legitimate factor upon which to base employment decisions.
• D)some individuals within the excluded age group possess a disqualifying trait that cannot be ascertained except by reference to age.

Comprehend the implications of different spans of control on employee involvement and teamwork.

Recognize the role of organizational structure beyond the organizational chart.

Identify the applications and effectiveness of coordination through standardization, including job descriptions and training.

Acknowledge the effect of organizational design on flexibility, responsiveness, and coordination across units.

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