What demographic and employment changes have happened now that the year 2000 has passed and the year 2020 is approaching?
A) Manufacturing jobs are increasing.
B) The current workforce is more diverse than it was in the past, but Whites remain the largest numerical group.
C) Increasing globalization has little effect on interactions, because many employees communicate solely by e-mail and phone, rather than face to face.
D) In the U.S. and Canada, workforce growth is increasing.

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The current workforce has become more diverse, but Whites remain the largest numerical group. This demographic change has been happening since the year 2000 and is expected to continue into 2020.

Answer: D
 Workforce growth is increasing in the U.S. and Canada. This means that more people are joining the workforce or remaining in it, which could be due to factors such as population growth, increased immigration, or a rising retirement age.

Note: A and C are incorrect. Manufacturing jobs have been decreasing since the year 2000, and increasing globalization has led to more face-to-face interactions, not less.

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