In which situation is a negative age-based assumption made?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Assuming a senior employee weak and unfit without assessment
Assuming that a senior employee is weak and unfit solely because of age, without assessing actual ability, health, or performance, is a negative age-based stereotype. Option A generally recognises experience positively, while C and D refer to appropriate training and safety support. Exam tip: Identify age bias when a judgement is made only from a person's age without evaluating individual capability.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Assuming a senior employee weak and unfit without assessment
Why is this the correct answer?
Assuming that a senior employee is weak and unfit solely because of age, without assessing actual ability, health, or performance, is a negative age-based stereotype. Option A generally recognises experience positively, while C and D refer to appropriate training and safety support. Exam tip: Identify age bias when a judgement is made only from a person's age without evaluating individual capability.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Work, Livelihood and Career. Topic: Work, age and gender.
