Organizations and older workers: the impact of images on managers' decisions (LISS Core Study)

The project aims to answer the following question: How do stereotypes about older workers affect managers’ decisions regarding older workers? In the first part, respondents (managers holding a leadership position) are presented with questions on stereotypes regarding workers and background information. In the following month respondents participate in a vignette study in which decisions are made regarding retirement, promotion, hiring, and training of older workers.