Demographic forces are outcomes of changes in, or changing attitudes toward, the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, ethnic origin, race, sexual orientation, and social class.
2. Demographic forces present managers with opportunities and threats and can have major implications for organizations, such as the increase in the number of working women.
3. Changes in the age distribution of a population affect organizations.
a. The aging of the population is increasing opportunities for organizations that cater to older people.
b. The aging of the population also has several implications for the workplace, such as the relative decline in the number of young people joining the workforce.