In 2007, Lucent Technologies Discharged an Installation Estimator Who Was

question 6

Multiple Choice

In 2007, Lucent Technologies discharged an installation estimator who was 55 in the course of a reduction-in-force. The estimator had 34 years of experience with Lucent, including 10 in the estimator position and had received recent performance evaluations that were outstanding. The company discharged this individual along with another estimator who was 51 years old and retained two younger estimators who were 42 and 27. The younger estimators were less experienced than the person making the claim and had received lower performance ratings. Which of the following statements is most likely the case?

• A) The high performance rating for the person making the claim was likely inflated.
• B) Lucent Technologies has engaged in treatment discrimination against the person making the claim.
• C) Lucent Technologies has engaged in access and treatment discrimination against the person making the claim.
• D) Lucent Technologies was retaining an older worker who was 42 and has the right to choose which worker they prefer.

Acknowledge the contributions of different personality types in creating a balanced and effective work environment.

Grasp the importance of social contact traits in service-oriented jobs.

Understand the key traits of personality and how they influence behavior.

Analyze the moral or messages conveyed through stories or narratives.

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Definitions:

WTO

The World Trade Organization, an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade agreements and disputes between nations.

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Taxes on imported goods that are imposed in response to similar taxes levied by another country.

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Taxes or duties levied by the United States government on imported goods to protect domestic industries or to generate revenue.

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A hard, strong alloy of iron with carbon and often other elements, used widely as a structural and fabricating material.