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In order to telecommute, a worker must:

• know how to use a computer.
• work at night.
• live at least 100 miles from the job.
• be willing to work for less pay.

Terrorism has increased job opportunities in the:

• manufacturing field.
• agricultural field.
• public service field.
• retail field.

In today’s workplace, workers typically:

• stay at one job for their career.
• continue to learn new skills.
• work fewer hours.
• work nights & weekends

Which is true of the current workplace?

• Less competition for jobs
• Fewer female workers
• Increased use of technology
• Simpler lower-level jobs

Private ownership, profit motive, competition, and freedom of choice are characteristics of a:

• Socialist.
• free enterprise system.
• mixed economy.
• central economy.

Labor market trends for the 21st century predict that the greatest number of workers will need to have which level of education?

• High school diploma
• Community college
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree

Women make up more than half of the workforce in which industry?

• Computer repair
• Construction technology
• Retail sales
• Civil engineering

Employment forecasters predict greater than average job growth in:

• agriculture.
• sewing.
• retail.
• textile occupations.

Which is a declining occupation?

• Child care workers
• Truck drivers
• Retail sales people
• Farmers

The latest trends in a trade or profession can be found in:

• daily newspapers.
• trade and professional journals.
• reports to stockholders.
• newspaper classifieds.