Chapter 4 Looking into the Future

An entrepreneur is a person who starts a business.

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Cross training prepares employees for several workplace roles, not just for one job.

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Using computer programs is a transferable skill.

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Lifelong learning means enrolling in college classes after the age of 25.

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Telecommuting involves working at home while linked to an office through technology.

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Job sharing refers to all employees who share the same job description.

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Workforce trends are changes that employees make to allow them to meet their responsibilities outside of work and to improve their lifestyles.

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Futurecasting has no value once you enter the workforce.

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Trends indicate how the world may be changing.

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Predictions based on trends can sometimes be wrong because no one can foresee the future with perfect accuracy.

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