During the 1970s, When Handheld Calculators Became Popular and Replaced

question 98

Multiple Choice

During the 1970s, when handheld calculators became popular and replaced slide rules in performing computations, workers in the slide rule industry lost their jobs. These workers' unemployment status is

• A) frictional.
• B) cyclical.
• C) structural.
• D) natural.

Grasp the importance and methods of ensuring selection tools' validity and reliability.

Recognize the significance of realistic job previews in reducing turnover and enhancing employee satisfaction.

Identify the purposes and types of employment interviews and their effectiveness in the selection process.

Understand the role of job analysis and human resource planning in the selection strategy.

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