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Table of Contents
Social Change ...........................................................50
Population Shifts .......................................................50
The Economy .............................................................52
World Events ..............................................................52
Government Actions .................................................53
The Forces of Competition on Staff Size ................53
The Technology Revolution .............................54
New Replaces Old 54
Changing Technology in the Workplace 56
Using the Internet 58
The New World of Work 59
Chapter 3 Chapter 3
The Law in the Workplace .............................. 62
What Is Discrimination? ..................................63
Equal Opportunity .....................................................63
Equal Work, Equal Pay ..............................................64
A Barrier-Free Workplace .........................................65
Age Discrimination ...................................................67
What Is Sexual Harassment? ..........................68
Advances from Authority Figures ............................68
A Hostile Environment ..............................................69
Facing Discrimination or Sexual Harassment ..70
Action to Take ............................................................71
The Family and the Workplace ........................72
Part TwoTwo Part
Exploring Career Options...........7676........... Exploring Career Options
Chapter 4 Chapter 4
Learning About Careers ................................. 78
Basic Job Factors .............................................79
Job Duties and Responsibilities ..............................79
Job Prospects ............................................................80
Education, Training, and Skills .................................80
Salary and Fringe Benefi ts .......................................82