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Breaking down a conflict/problem is essential to understand why it exists and how it can be addressed. To do this drilling down to the key elements is an important tool and the question form is essential to achieving this objective.
The reading is an article in which the writer identifies problems with service provision when it comes to pension advice in the University and how this has brought him into conflict with the University administration.
E.1. Reading (Look at this before doing the tasks). The Tasks and Answer Key/Pointers/Sources are in Theme H in the drop-down menu at the top of this page.
Think About:
“It’s funny how getting older – or being overlooked and underrated for more than two decades – can make you change your ambitions” – Reg E. Cathey
“I highly recommend getting older! There’s less tendency to people-please” – Alanis Morisette
“I don’t mind getting older. I’m enjoying not having that raging ambition I've had all my life” – Jeremy Irons.
Materials Updates/News:
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Yle 20.4.2024: “Workplace old age discrimination starts at 50, professor says.” The professor is Harri Melin, Vice Rector University of Tampere. The key question is why is such a key group being replaced by cheaper, non-unionised, often foreign imported labour? Shortages would not exist if decision makers realised that there is the under utilisation of the older workforce.
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