According to the "mixed-effects position" on skills, when new technology is introduced, skills appear to increase in settings where
A)worker power is absent.
B)workers have power through union organization or professional expertise.
C)managers perceive no need to maintain worker skill.
D)managerial authority is centralized.
E)workers fear losing their jobs.

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According to the mixed-effects position on skills, when new technology is introduced, skills appear to increase in settings where workers have power through union organization or professional expertise. This is because these workers have the ability to negotiate for training and development opportunities, as well as job security, which incentivizes them to acquire new skills. In contrast, workers in settings where worker power is absent or managerial authority is centralized may lack the incentives or opportunities to develop new skills.

According to the "Mixed-Effects Position" on Skills, When New Technology