What Is the LEAST Likely Reason That the Trend in Layoffs

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the LEAST likely reason that the trend in layoffs involves retaining older workers rather than younger workers?

• A) Older workers are less expensive for firms to employ.
• B) Federal laws protect older workers from discrimination.
• C) Older workers serve as role models for younger workers.
• D) The customer service skills of older workers are desired by firms.

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Definitions:

Mean Global Temperature

The average temperature of the Earth's surface as measured across various global locations over a specific period.

Degrees Celsius

A unit of temperature measurement in the metric system where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees under standard atmospheric conditions.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, a group of odorless manufactured chemicals that damage the Earth's ozone layer and have been phased out in many applications due to environmental concerns.

Mean Surface Temperature

The average temperature of a planet's surface, calculated from a wide range of locations and times, indicative of its climate health.