The passage suggests which of the following about the use of temporary employment by firms during the 1980s?

It enabled firms to deal with fluctuating product demand far more efficiently than they did before the 1980s.

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It increased as a result of increased participation in the workforce by certain demographic groups.

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It was discouraged by government-mandated policies.

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It was a response to preferences indicated by certain employees for more flexible working arrangements.

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It increased partly as a result of workers' reduced ability to control the terms of their employment.

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Solution

The correct option is A It enabled firms to deal with fluctuating product demand far more efficiently than they did before the 1980s.
The last sentence from the first paragraph describes employers' preference for temporary employment to deal with fluctuating demand for products. Thus, A is the correct response.
The rest of the options demonstrate the employees' point of view. They can be rejected.

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