Asked by Carley Pompa on May 20, 2024

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John Lie worked for a time in a South Korean corporation and noticed a pattern unique to the area.Whenever a new manager started work,everyone in the department who was older than the new manager either resigned or was reassigned.Given the importance of age seniority in South Korea,it was considered difficult for a manager to hold authority over older employees.This is an example of a(n) :

A) age takeover
B) age stratification
C) age classism
D) generational conflict
E) gerontocracy

Age Seniority

The system or practice of giving precedence, respect, or authority to individuals based on their age, often found in traditional societies.

South Korean

Pertaining to or originating from South Korea, a country in East Asia located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula.

  • Understand the principle of age stratification and its importance within social frameworks.
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Justin McCaskillMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The scenario describes a pattern of age stratification in which age seniority is given importance and may hinder a manager's authority over older employees. This is a common phenomenon in many Asian cultures, including South Korea, where age is considered a symbol of wisdom and experience. Age takeover, age classism, generational conflict, and gerontocracy do not accurately describe the situation described in the scenario.