Due to a significant economic downturn in Western Canada during the 1980s and early 1990s,many employers discovered that their employee composition resembled a "two-humped camel." Their workers were either over 50 or under 30,because firms had done little hiring during that time frame. What was needed to get these two groups to respect each other's work abilities?

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Social integration is the process of promoting positive interactions and relationships between employees of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences. This would help the two age groups to understand and appreciate each other's work abilities, and work together more effectively. Discrimination heterogeneity, organizational plurality, and acculturation do not directly address the issue of intergenerational communication and understanding.

Due to a Significant Economic Downturn in Western Canada During