Question

What is the reason the U.S. labor force is growing more slowly than​ expected?

A.

Workers only want to work part time.

B.

Baby boomers are​ retiring, so the percentage of the U.S. population that wants to work has declined.

C.

There are more traditional​ one-worker families with a​ stay-at-home parent.

D.

More potential workers have opened their own businesses.

E.

Potential workers have opted to stay in school longer.

Demographic trends make​ ________ more important.

A.

quality assurance

B.

production management

C.

global positioning

D.

managing diversity

E.

social events

Answer 1

B. Baby boomers are​ retiring, so the percentage of the U.S. population that wants to work has declined is the reason the U.S. labor force is growing more slowly than​ expected. Whereas, the remaining ones are not the correct reason in this context.

D. Managing diversity becomes more important due to the demographic trends.