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    Question

    Beta Enterprises has been accused of age discrimination

    in its hiring process, as most of the employees recently recruited are below 35 years of age. The management of the company denies this allegation. Beta could best defend itself against the charge by showing that—
    A The company’s job profiles require physical stamina and adaptability to new technology. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The company plans to train young employees for future leadership positions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Most of the applicants who were above 35 years of age did not clear the skill assessment test. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Most of the company’s existing employees are above 35 years of age. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The allegation is that Beta Enterprises discriminates based on age, preferring younger applicants.
    To counter this, the company needs to prove that age was not the deciding factor — instead, the selections were made on the basis of merit or qualifications. Option C shows exactly that: the older applicants were rejected because they failed the skill assessment test, not because of their age.
    This directly weakens the discrimination charge. Hence, C is the correct answer.

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