Sam Is the Manager of a Large Department Store

question 103

Multiple Choice

Sam is the manager of a large department store.When he needs to hire new staff,he avoids hiring people over the age of 60 because he believes they cannot handle the strain and they take a very long time to learn the job.What is Sam's belief known as?

• A) narrow-mindedness
• B) chauvinism
• C) preconception
• D) ageism

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