The changing workforce is one of the emerging trends in organizational behavior. Describe how the workforce is changing and briefly identify two consequences of these changes for organizations.
What will be an ideal response?
There are numerous workforce changes that students might correctly identify. However, the
textbook specifically refers to the following: (a) more ethnic diversity; (b) visible minorities
represent a large percentage of the workforce and are entering occupations previously held
mostly by men; and (c) younger people (Generation-X and Generation-Y) are bringing
somewhat different values and needs to the workforce.
There are several consequences of these workforce changes. The textbook identifies the
following: (a) potentially better decision making, (b) potentially better customer service; and (c)
underrepresentation of women and ethnic minorities in senior positions (i.e. discrimination).
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Gunda Corp. has prepared a preliminary cash budget for the third quarter as shown below:
A) $20,500
B) $18,500
C) $12,000
D) $17,800
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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A) greater than $7,000 B) greater than $5,000 but less than or equal to $7,000 C) greater than $2,500 but less than or equal to $5,000 D) less than or equal to $2,500