Question

A major trend regarding diversity is that

a: True/ False as women have become almost 50% of the workforce, fewer work-family tensions exist: True/ False
b: True/ False out of political and philosophical convictions many people refuse to classify themselves as any racial or ethnic group: True/ False
c: True/ False the American "melting pot" has resulted in less ethnic and cultural diversity in the U: True/ FalseS: True/ False workforce: True/ False
d: True/ False with the retirement of baby boomers, employers will experience a "brain drain: True/ False"

Answer 1

The trends in workforce diversity indicate that work-family tensions still exist despite increased participation of women in the workforce, individuals are increasingly refusing to classify themselves by race or ethnicity, the American workforce continues to grow in diversity, and employers face a 'brain drain' with the retirement of baby boomers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student has asked about trends concerning diversity in the workforce. Evaluating each statement:

• a) False - As women have become almost 50% of the workforce, work-family tensions continue to exist, although various steps have been taken to alleviate them.
• b) True - Out of political and philosophical convictions, many individuals now refuse to classify themselves as belonging to any specific racial or ethnic group.
• c) False - The American "melting pot" notion has not resulted in less ethnic and cultural diversity; instead, diversity in the U.S. workforce has increased.
• d) True - With the retirement of baby boomers, employers are indeed experiencing a "brain drain" as a large amount of institutional knowledge and experience leaves the workforce.