One Emerging Issue Related to Downsizing Is That Older Individuals

question 29

Multiple Choice

One emerging issue related to downsizing is that older individuals who are downsized:

• A)are more likely to receive a leadership position when they are rehired.
• B)opt not to rejoin the workforce and retire instead.
• C)take longer to find a new job than younger applicants.
• D)tend to have a lighter workload when they are reemployed.

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