Which of the Following Is True Regarding Career Patterns

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding career patterns?

• A)Expert career patterns involve a lifelong commitment to a field or specialization.
• B)Traditional career patterns involve movement across many disciplines.
• C)Career patterns involving movement across disciplines are on the decline.
• D)Traditional career patterns do not follow particular hierarchies.
• E)Traditional careers involve horizontal structures with similar authorities.

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Definitions:

Human Resource Surplus

A situation where there are more employees available within an organization than necessary, often leading to downsizing or layoffs.

Outsourcing

The practice of hiring third-party vendors to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside the business's core competencies.

Contracting Out

The process of hiring external service providers to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services that are either difficult to manage or are outside the company's expertise.

Human Capital Shortages

A situation where there is a lack of skilled individuals available in the labor market to meet the demands of employers.