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Engineer · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

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.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an employer de-skilling a job to make it possible for lower-skilled workers to enter the workforce?

A) Burger King paying above the minimum wage
B) Walmart offering succession training programs
C) McDonald's using pictures on cash register keys
D) Target hiring seasonal employees at its warehouses