MGT 467 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Ageism, Normative Social Influence, Gender Role
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Ageism - prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination directed at a person because of their age. Age stereotype - judgments about individual employees based upon their age rather than on their actual knowledge, skills, or abilities. Prime age - age range of the most preferred employees which suggest that this group is favored over those who are both younger and older. 1960s - some employers" refusal to hire older workers, which was legal, and enforcement of mandatory retirement results din protests and resistance from older workers. Prohibits employment-related discrimination against employees and job applicants who are at least 40 years of age by employers of 20 or more people, including state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions. Passed to promote employment of older persons based on their ability rather than age; to prohibit arbitrary age discrimination in employment; to help employers and workers find ways of meeting problems arising from the impact of age on employment.
