LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY MANILA

College of Business Administration

A Minor Requirement for Prelim for the Course

Case Study – Increasing Age Diversity in the Workplace

Presented to the Faculty of College Business Administration Lyceum of the

Philippines University - Manila

In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of

Science in Business Administration Major in Business Management

By

Capistrano, Daerick Nheiro C.

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Case study Questions

1. What changes in employment relationships are likely to occur as the

population ages?

- As the population ages, shifts in workplace relationships

are likely. These include a major improvement in
comprehension, a pleasant attitude at work, and a
dedication to excellence. As the proportion of older workers
rises, relationships will unquestionably improve. It becomes
more difficult for a person to leave their job the longer they
have been there. Negative alterations include intolerance
to new technologies and a lack of adaptation. Embracing
the diversity of today's multicultural culture, honoring one
another's differences, and valuing one another as
individuals are essential for any company to succeed.
uphold an atmosphere where everyone is treated with
respect.
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2. Do you think increasing age diversity will create new challenges for
managers? What types of challenges do you expect will be most profound?

- Yes, the generational gap is the main issue I would link to

any new problems brought on by aging. According to our
reading, the older generation of employees is more
supportive of work ethics and takes pleasure in their jobs.
For instance, the working population that is getting older
experiences less turnover than the labor force that is
getting younger. Older workers have lower absenteeism
and are less likely to miss work because of minor illnesses
such as a cold or headaches. In addition, developing a new
method for teaching the older generation how to use newer
technology will be a challenge. The older workforce must
ultimately maintain their skills in light of newer technology. I
believe that adapting newer technology and business
practices for the older workforce will be the biggest
challenge brought on by increased age diversity.
Technology is rapidly advancing these days, and
managers will struggle to keep older employees current on
the most common practices and technology.
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3. How can organizations cope with differences related to age discrimination

in the workplace?

- Businesses might use bringing together workers from

various generations to address issues with age
discrimination in the workplace. Bringing together young
and old allowing them to exchange ideas. Conduct
together the young and the aged and letting them share
ideas. A business can accomplish this by exchanging ideas
from both young and old people. With the help of
successful diversity initiatives, managers can start
combating discrimination among the elderly workforces.
For the initiatives to be successful, managers must be
aware of the legal requirements for fair labor practices and
equal opportunity for older workers. An employee is not
any different from another just because of his or her age.
The ability of older people to use technology can improve
their business knowledge, so organizations must look for
ways to make it more accessible to this population. Make
sure the compensation structure is performance-based
rather than tenure-based.
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4. What types of policies might lead to charges of age discrimination, and

how can they be changed to eliminate these problems?

- Policies like not recruiting elderly staff because it is

expected they will soon retire can result in accusations of
age discrimination. Making judgments during layoffs,
interviewing an older candidate who would not fit in with
the rest of the workforce, or pressuring an older person to
quit. By having an equal opportunity policy that helps
personnel understand their rights and obligations, policies
can be adjusted to eliminate this issue. Workers of all ages
can share their experience and aid in the development of
others by pairing up with those of different ages. Last but
not the least, fire a worker based on his or her
performance, not their age.

REFERENCE : Jorgensen, B., & Taylor, P. (2008). OLDER WORKERS,

GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS: IMPLICATIONSFOR AGEING
POPULATIONS OF A GLOBALISING ECONOMY.

(Study pool Homework Help - Aging Workforce What Changes in

Employment Relationships Are Likely to Occur as the Population Ages, n.d.)
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Increasing Age Diversity In The Workplace (Case#2, Chapter#2)