Tony was employed directly after leaving high school in a paper mill for 16 years, until it closed; today he works in a call centre. This story has been repeated throughout Canada's forest-related industries. Which of the following terms best defines Tony's experience?
A) deskilling
B) deindustrialization
C) downsizing
D) shrinkage

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Tony's experience of losing his job in the paper mill due to its closure and subsequently having to find work in a call centre is an example of deindustrialization, which refers to the decline of traditional manufacturing industries in a region or country, often due to globalization and technological advancements. Deskilling refers to the reduction in skills required for a particular job, whereas downsizing refers to the deliberate reduction in the size of a company's workforce. Shrinkage refers to the loss of inventory due to theft or other causes.

Tony Was Employed Directly After Leaving High School in a Paper