78) In the next few years, almost all the new jobs added in the United States will be in goodsproducing industries. Answer: FALSE Explanation: In the US the next few years, almost all the new jobs added will be in services, not in goods-producing industries. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 1 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.2 Briefly discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management. 79) According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and 2022 the number of workers classified as "white, non-Hispanic" will decrease, and the number of workers classified as Asian will increase. Answer: TRUE Explanation: The number of workers classified as "white, non-Hispanic" is expected to decrease by 2022. The workforce will see an increase in the number of Asian, Hispanic, and AfricanAmerican workers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 1 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.2 Briefly discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management. 80) As baby boomers retire from the workforce, there will be more people entering the labor pool than leaving it. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Many human resource professionals call "the aging workforce" the biggest demographic trend affecting employers. The basic problem is that there aren't enough younger workers to replace the projected number of baby boom era older-worker retirees. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 1 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.2 Briefly discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management. 34 81) On-demand workers are freelancers and independent contractors who work when they can, on what they want to work on, and when the company needs them. Answer: TRUE Explanation: On-demand workers, like those at Uber, are freelancers and independent contractors who work when they can on what they want to work on, when the company needs them. Difficulty: Easy Chapter: 1 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.2 Briefly discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management. 82) Cloud computing basically means using statistical techniques, algorithms, and problemsolving to identify relationships among data for the purpose of solving particular problems. Answer: FALSE Explanation: Data analytics means using statistical techniques, algorithms, and problem-solving to identify relationships among data for the purpose of solving particular problems. Difficulty: Moderate Chapter: 1 Objective: 2 AACSB: Analytical Thinking Learning Outcome: 1.2 Briefly discuss and illustrate each of the important trends influencing human resource management. 35