A. Analyze factors in the internal and external labor market
that influence the supply of and demand for firefighters by
doing the following (refer to the scenario above and the
attached “Memo on Proposed Employee Referral Plan” to
complete these tasks):
1. Discuss three factors that are influencing labor demand.
■ One factor that will influence labor demand is the
mayor's promise to the city to increase the fight against
wildfires by opening recruitment for new firefighters to
provide more coverage in the fire areas.
■ Another factor is the new directive limiting the
overtime hours that current firefighters can work.
Due to the new order, 25 extra firefighters will be
needed to prevent overtime and meet demand.
■ The third aspect is the number of transfers and
retirements currently occurring within the department.
Due to the union contract, a certain number of
firefighters will be eligible for retirement, and new
firefighters will have the opportunity to advance by
ensuring that we are ready for any changes in the
future to prevent any problem.
1. Discuss three factors that are influencing labor supply.
● The first one is the state's high cost of living, which is
among the highest in the country. Candidates from
states with a significantly lower cost of living will be
discouraged from considering the opportunity.
● The state's extreme weather conditions throughout the
state's sweltering summers and cold, harsh winters are
the
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