Which of the Following Is True of Training Older Workers

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of training older workers?

• A) Older workers will retire soon after being trained, thus, organizations should be careful about investing training dollars in them.
• B) Older workers learn differently than younger workers.
• C) Organizations are more willing to train older workers because they are more mature.
• D) Older workers are unwilling to learn new technologies.

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Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the normal depreciation rate, reducing the book value of assets more quickly in the early years.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, which reflects the loss in value due to usage, wear and tear, or obsolescence.

Residual Value

The forecasted price an asset is likely to command at the end of its usefulness.

Component Depreciation

A method of depreciation where different components of a fixed asset are depreciated separately over their respective useful lives.