Which of the Following Disadvantages Does an Older Workforce Pose

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disadvantages does an older workforce pose for employers?

• A)Higher seniority, high medical costs, and higher pension contributions mean older workers are costlier than younger workers.
• B)Older workers firmly refuse to bring themselves up-to-date with the latest technology.
• C)Older workers often leave an organization in a perilous situation if they decide to retire suddenly.
• D)Judgmental forecasting results have forced companies to retain the older workforce, which in turn is turning out to be costlier.
• E)The younger employees, due to lack of experience, find it difficult to deal with an older workforce.

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