Ageism Discrimination in the Workplace: Strategies for Removal

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Research Objectives...............................................................................................................2
Literature review........................................................................................................................2
RO1: To discover the conceptual understanding about the ageism in the working place......2
RO2: To discover the role of ageism in creating discrimination at the working place..........3
RO3: To recommend strategies for removing the ageism discrimination from working
place........................................................................................................................................3
Literature gap..........................................................................................................................4
Research questions.....................................................................................................................4
Research hypothesis...................................................................................................................4
Introduction............................................................................................................................4
Research philosophy...............................................................................................................5
Research approach..................................................................................................................6
Research types........................................................................................................................7
Research Strategy...................................................................................................................7
Research Purpose....................................................................................................................8
Data collection method...........................................................................................................9
Sampling method....................................................................................................................9
Data analysis method............................................................................................................11
Ethical consideration............................................................................................................11
Potential strength and Research limitation...........................................................................12
Value of research..................................................................................................................12
Summary...............................................................................................................................13
Gantt chart................................................................................................................................13
References................................................................................................................................15

Introduction
Research Objectives
The aim of this research is to discover an individual’s own understanding and awareness of
the presence of ageism in society and its influence on work-related decisions. The following
objectives will be used by the researcher to accomplish the specified aim of this research:
 To discover the conceptual understanding about the ageism in the working place
 To discover the role of ageism in creating discrimination at the working place
 To recommend strategies for removing the ageism discrimination from working place
Literature review
RO1: To discover the conceptual understanding about the ageism in the working place
According to Okechukwu et al. (2014), age discrimination within an organization is the
practices of authorizing the age of person unfairly. It may become a key factor while focusing
on the new job, other job benefits, and promotion. The company makes a decision regarding
terminating workforces who cannot be exclusively based on their age. Moreover, age-
discrimination could impact older employees who feel they have been discriminated against
in favor of young employees.
In contrast to this, Macdonald and Levy (2016) evaluated that there have been cases entailing
younger employees being displaced by older employees. The age discrimination in
employment act of 1967 makes it unlawful for a corporation with 20 or more workforces to
create employment decision such as benefits, pay, person’s age, and promotions. The
employer should emphasize on employee talent and skills. The ADEA includes workforces of
40 or more years of age.
RO2: To discover the role of ageism in creating discrimination at the working place
As per the view of Bayl‐Smith and Griffin (2014) age discrimination can have a negative
impact on the working atmosphere of business. Age discrimination not only can damage the

favorable and efficient working liaison but also, cause the business to incur legal liabilities.
This kind of discrimination may come in a variety of forms like avoiding hire older
workforces, firing older workforces, and treating older workforces differently as compared to
younger workforces.
In contrast to this, Zaniboni (2015) evaluated that active age discrimination in business would
be unlikely to go unnoticed by their other workforces. Moreover, understanding of this age
discrimination by employees will generate unfavorable atmosphere and poor perception of
business management.
RO3: To recommend strategies for removing the ageism discrimination from working
place
As per the view of Solem (2016) employer who presently has older employees may prevent
the agism discrimination. Furthermore, assigns a task and develops work team as per the
skills and capabilities, not age and personality can be an effective way for removing the
agism discrimination. This strategy can also make the cohesive team at the workplace.
In contrast to this, Martin, et al. (2014) evaluated that some workforces who work with older
employees complain regarding those employees who should retire. In addition, the company
should provide effective training regarding aging discrimination to keep fair employment
practices.
Literature gap
The research has select few participants to conduct this this due to lack of interst of research
participants for responding the questionnaire as it is associated with the role of ageism in
creating discrimination at the working place.
Research questions
 What do you understand ageism- discrimination in the working place
 How ageism could create discrimination at the working place