Which Of The Following Is A Demographic Factor Of An Organization's Macroenvironment

The correct option of this multiple choice question (mcq) is A, as in Demographic factor (which is uncontrollable) of organization’s macroenvironmental, people working in organization are divided into groups based on demographic characteristics such as age, gender, education, income, race / ethnicity, region, occupation, Religion, etc.

1. Ages of Workforce

If most of the employees are young and energetic i.e., their ages ranges from 15 to 40, then they ca n perform well than the old one because of age factor, the old employees’ health problems arise which is very natural. So, the more the population in country’s economy, the more the younger workforce will be available to do many tasks for the organization. For examples, if most of the labor force consists of young and healthy people in an organization, the more work will be done efficiently and as a result, the more productivity will be. Mere technological equipment is not enough as to run these equipment, young and energetic workforce is required.

2. Gender

Gender means men and women i.e., characteristics of male and females which differentiates both men and women.

Most of the men do the work in organization as they are responsible to earn money for their families and it is natural. That is why major departments of an organization consist of men workforce.

In an Islamic system, if women are working in organization, the management should give them respect and make women workforce (separated from men) for them in order to protect them and avoid sexual harassment during jobs.

In an organization, women can be hired for special purposes like for the health and education of females.

3. Education

If the education level of lots of employees are professional or good i.e., they are experienced or expertise in their works, then their learning levels, knowledge and skill levels help to perform various job tasks efficiently and effectively. If they are not so educated i.e., at entry-level, they need proper training to learn various job tasks. The human resource management (HRM) can organize training and development programs and coaching to improve the performance of the new and fresh employees.

4. Income

In an organization, the income of person varies depending upon the responsibilities and positions in an organization. Each person get salary income for the work performed during the month and plays an important role in organization goals.

5. Race / Ethnicity

It means people working in an organization belongs to ancestors, different cultures, linguistics, etc. It creates organization culture where people join together to work collective to achieve common goals. For example, persons working in the organization may be White, Black, Asian, etc.

6. Region

A workforce members belong to different region such as some may come from south region and it may be possible that most of them may come from north region. In this way, employees from different regions of a country work together to achieve common goals.

7. Occupation

In an organization, different people have different positions or job status in doing their job tasks to achieve organization goals. Some may be work at top-level, some at middle-level and some at bottom-level. These levels known as hierarchy of management and employees working at these levels are known as managerial employees. Also, there are non-managerial employees who work under the control of managerial employees to achieve organizational objectives & goals.

8. Religion

People working in an organization may have different beliefs and faiths based on Religion. These people may be Muslims, Christian, Jewish, etc. They work in the organization honestly according to beliefs and faiths given by Religion and achieve common goals.