In today's new workplace, careers are being redefined in terms of
A) flexibility, free agency, skill portfolios, and entrepreneurship.
B) free agency, entrepreneurship, skill portfolios, control.
C) skill portfolios, free agency, entrepreneurship, competitiveness.
D) free agency, skill portfolios, entrepreneurship, diversity.
E) entrepreneurship, free agency, skill portfolios, traditional values.

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The other answer choices may include some of the same elements, but A encompasses all of them and accurately describes the current trend in redefining careers. Flexibility, free agency (the ability to work for different employers), skill portfolios (a collection of skills that can be applied to multiple jobs), and entrepreneurship (starting a business or being self-employed) are all becoming more important in the modern workplace. Traditional values, such as loyalty to one employer, are not as highly valued as they once were.

In Today's New Workplace, Careers Are Being Redefined in Terms