Which of the Following Is a Reason Why the Aging

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why the aging of the workforce is a significant concern for HR managers today?

• A) When older employees retire, their knowledge and skills are lost.
• B) Retiring baby boomers need to take time from work to care for children.
• C) Employers pay increased medical costs due to the increasingly younger workforce.
• D) The turnover rate among older employees is costly for employers.
• E) Older employees do not contribute to diversity in the workforce.

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Definitions:

Acquisition Differential

The variance between the purchase price of an acquisition and the fair value of the net assets that are distinctly recognized.

Purchase Price

The amount paid or to be paid by a buyer to acquire an asset or service from a seller, not including incidental costs.

Goodwill

The intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net assets.

IFRS 10

Refers to the International Financial Reporting Standard that provides guidance on the consolidation of all entities that an investor controls, defining the principles of control and how it should be assessed.