Which of the following best explains why companies do not build ...

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Which of the following best explains why companies do not build work places in rural areas where people are anxious to find full-time employment?
 
  a. Employers need highly educated and skilled employees.
  b. Managers do not want to be transferred into a rural area where they will not fit in and will not be comfortable.
  c. Rural persons do not work as hard as urban dwellers.
  d. Smells emanating from farms are unacceptable to persons working inside.

Question 2

Which of the following groups is the fastest-growing component of the rural population?
 
  a. Disabled adults
  b. Elderly women
  c. Hispanic children
  d. Retirees

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Counties that have a low-wage economy have difficulty providing the infrastructure needed to provide education for low-wage families. They therefore have difficulty attracting new employers who might contribute to the economic development of a rural area but need a more highly educated workforce. Rural workers are known for their strong work ethic, but they may not have the educational skills that are necessary. Smells from farms is not a typical reason as to why companies do not build in rural areas.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Today, the proportion of Hispanic children is the fastest-growing component of the rural population, regardless of region.