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Lee and Laura never finished high school but made a modest living by working at a local factory for over 30 years. They raised their two children who both went to college and had successful careers. Lee and Laura helped their grandchildren pay for college as well, however their grandchildren don't have the same career stability and often change jobs. Lee finds this all very frustrating. Based on what you know about postmodern organizations, what could you tell Lee to help explain what's going on with his grandkids?


A) Large economies of scale that support the development of steady employment for a lifetime don't really exist in our postmodern and always-shifting economy.
B) Knowledge-workers live in a world where their skills are so selective that they can afford to change jobs often.
C) Independent contractors find it best to minimize insurance costs by taking on freelance positions.
D) This shift represents the rise in careful, long-term economic planning that allows for future stability.

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