If an Advance in Computer Technology Reduces the Need for Businesses

question 8

Multiple Choice

If an advance in computer technology reduces the need for businesses to hire accountants, students majoring in accounting should expect

• A) a lower rate of return on their human capital investment.
• B) an increase in their employment prospects.
• C) a higher wage rate than they were expecting when they selected their major.
• D) an increase in the demand for accountants.

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Definitions:

Job Involvement

Refers to the degree to which an individual identifies psychologically with his or her job and considers their perceived performance level important to self-worth.

Psychological Identification

A psychological process whereby an individual assimilates an aspect, property, or attribute of another person or group and is transformed, wholly or partially, by the model the other provides.

Organization

A structured group of people with a specific purpose or goal, often characterized by a systematic approach and formalized roles within the context of its operation.

Engagement

The emotional and cognitive connection that employees feel towards their work, often resulting in higher levels of motivation and productivity.