Which of the Following Statements Relating to Essential Skills Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements relating to essential skills is congruent with material presented in the textbook?

• A) Canadian companies lose approximately $180 billion annually in business opportunities as a result of poor essential skills in the Canadian workforce
• B) Canadian companies must first provide trainees with essential skills training before they can reap benefits associated with other training programs and initiatives
• C) Canadian companies that invest in essential skills training tend to have higher productivity and higher rates of absenteeism
• D) Canada on average does better than its main trading partners in having employees with strong essential skills

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