Which of the Following Explains Why the Relationship Between Age

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the relationship between age and job performance is likely to be of increasing importance during the next decade?

• A) A decline in immigration has opened up more entry-level positions for older workers.
• B) Increasing job opportunities are opening up in the domestic sector, resulting in a dearth of employees.
• C) The workforce is shrinking, and older workers are compelled to work beyond retirement.
• D) A majority of people believe that productivity rises as a person grows older.
• E) U.S. legislation, in effect, outlaws mandatory retirement.

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