Which of the following statements is a strong reason for the relationship between age and job performance to be an issue of increasing importance during the next decade?
A) The aging populace are fully covered against medical insurance and employers don't have to worry about that risk.
B) There is a widespread belief that job performance increases with age.
C) The workforce is aging and many employees recognize older workers as a huge potential pool of high-quality applicants.
D) United States legislation has made semi-retirement as an option and allows people to work part-time after their official retirement.
E) Workers who are aged are skilled and can pick up new skills due to their rich experience from their previous jobs.

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C) The relationship between age and job performance is likely to be an issue of increasing importance during the next decade for at least three reasons. First, belief is widespread that job performance declines with increasing age. Regardless of whether this is true, a lot of people believe it and act on it. Second, the workforce is aging. Many employers recognize older workers represent a huge potential pool of high-quality applicants.

Which of the Following Statements Is a Strong Reason for the Relationship