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Biographical Characteristics



AGE:

major consideration because most company will think that old people cannot perform well in their job but there is no evidence showing that older workers are not productive in their work.



advantages of older worker are lower turnover rate and they are more likely to stay at their job because they need to support their family. there's a commitment & of course they are use to what they are doing already, so they are resistant to change because of habit. but not to forget, older workers are more loyal to their jobs.


disadvantages of older workers, they are less receptive to new ideas.

ability:
idividual's mental and physical capacity to perform on a job.

intellectual abilities:
perform mental activities, e.g. data processing and strategic planning

physical abilities:
required tasks to do jobs demanding physical strength, stamina and skill

the ability-job fit:
selection and recruitment process to fish out the most likely candidates for a certain position of the job.

gender:
difference in abilities between men and women.
e.g. men can carry heavy things whereas women cannot

marital status:
married couple last longer in jobs and have less turnover and absentee rates, and have greater job satisfaction.

tenure:
seniority in a job.