Problem:
An office recently laid off some more senior employees because of a shift to a complex electronic filing system. Management was concerned that some older employees would have difficulty learning the electronic system and it would be inefficient and costly to invest in training them because older employees might soon retire. Is the office's decision likely prudent? Group of answer choices We cannot tell from the information provided and from research on older workers. Yes, it is based in "business necessity." Yes, research has shown significant lower learning ability in older workers. No, this discrimination against the older employees is inappropriate.