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In the United States, which of the following age groups is estimated to have the highest labor force participation rate by the year 2020?

a. 25- to 54-year-olds

b. 55- to 64-year-olds

c. 65- to 74-year-olds

d. 16- to 24-year-olds

Which of the following best exemplifies involuntary turnover?

a. Jane quit her job because a project she devoted a lot of effort to got shelved.

b. Mary announced her retirement a day after her 40th birthday.

c. Jaylynn was terminated because he performed poorly on an important project.

d. Stephan loved his job, but he quit when he noticed that many of his coworkers were being laid off.

In the context of the types of executive search firms, _____ charge a client a set fee whether or not the contracted search is successful.

a. retainer firms

b. craft unions

c. contingency firms

d. labor unions

In its most basic sense, _____ involves the positive feelings and evaluations individuals have about their employment.

a. due diligence

b. voluntary turnover

c. job satisfaction

d. emotional intelligence

Patrick, a job applicant, was asked by his interviewer, “In your previous job, how did you handle employees who were poor performers?” Given this information, it can be said that Patrick most likely attended a:

a. biographical interview.

b. group interview.

c. nondirective interview.

d. behavioral interview.