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This document contains an assignment for a business management course. The assignment asks students to analyze issues related to increasing age diversity in the workplace. It provides background information on trends of an aging workforce and stereotypes faced by older workers. Students are asked 4 questions that require discussing challenges of an older workforce for managers, and ways for organizations to limit age discrimination. The rubric evaluates students on clearly explaining key issues, conducting an appropriate analysis, and properly organizing and writing their response using APA format.

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MGMT9710 Assignment 1

This document contains an assignment for a business management course. The assignment asks students to analyze issues related to increasing age diversity in the workplace. It provides background information on trends of an aging workforce and stereotypes faced by older workers. Students are asked 4 questions that require discussing challenges of an older workforce for managers, and ways for organizations to limit age discrimination. The rubric evaluates students on clearly explaining key issues, conducting an appropriate analysis, and properly organizing and writing their response using APA format.

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MGMT9710 – Business Management and Organizational Behaviour

Assignment 1

Instructor:

Date Assigned:

Due Date:

Assignment 1 Weight: 10 % of final grade

Increasing Age Diversity at the Workplace:


Over the past century, the average age of the workforce has continually increased as medical science continues
to enhance longevity and vitality. The fastest-growing segment of the workforce is individuals over the age of 55.
Recent medical research is exploring techniques that could extend human life to 100 years or more. In addition,
the combination of laws prohibiting age discrimination and elimination of defined-benefit pension plans means
that many individuals continue to work well past the traditional age of retirement. Unfortunately, older workers
face a variety of discriminatory attitudes in the workplace.
Researchers scanned more than 100 publications on age discrimination to determine what types of age
stereotypes were most prevalent across studies. They found that stereotypes suggested job performance
declined with age, counter to empirical evidence presented earlier in this chapter that relationships between age
and core task performance are essentially nil. Stereotypes also suggest that older workers are less adaptable,
less flexible, and incapable of learning new concepts. Research, on the other hand, suggests they are capable of
learning and adapting to new situations when these are framed appropriately.
Organizations can take steps to limit age discrimination and ensure that employees are treated fairly regardless
of age. Many of the techniques to limit age discrimination come down to fundamentally sound management
practices relevant for all employees: set clear expectations for performance, deal with problems directly,
communicate with workers frequently, and follow clear policies and procedures consistently. In particular,
management professionals note that clarity and consistency can help ensure all employees are treated equally
regardless of age.
Questions
1. What changes in employment relationships are likely to occur as the population ages?

2. Do you think increasing age diversity will create new challenges for managers? What types of challenges do
you expect will be most profound?
3. How can organizations cope with differences related to age discrimination in the workplace? 4. What types of
policies might lead to charges of age discrimination, and how can they be changed to eliminate these problems?
RUBRIC
Evaluation Criteria Average Good Excellent

Clear explanation of key issues

• The problems, scope, and seriousness 1-2 2-4 4-6


were clearly identified in the discussions.

• There was a well-focused diagnosis of


issues and key problems that
demonstrated a good grasp of the
company’s present situation and issues.

Appropriate analysis, evaluation, and synthesis


for the specific issue identified.
1-2 3-5 5-7
• There was complete data on which to base a
thorough analysis

• Key change drivers underlying the issues were


identified.

• Synthesis, analysis, and evaluations were clearly


presented and supported in a literate and
effective manner.
Proper organization, professional writing, and
logical flow of analysis. APA formatting &
1-2 3-5 5-7
References
• Key points were supported with a well-thought-
out rationale based on applying specific concepts
or analytical frameworks to the data provided in
the case.
• Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation,
professional writing, and syntax.

Total :__20_________________________________________

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