Identify other employee groups trapped in low$-$skill cycles. Consider different economic sectors$.$ Is it more likely to be a problem in some sectors than others?

$1.$ The discussion raised in the case introduces wider social and political issues:

a$.$ A key factor in low$-$wage employment is the educational attainment level of

the employee.

b$.$ Women are overrepresented in this type of low$-$paid role.

i$.$ Should an organization be responsible for offering HRD opportunities to all its employees?

ii$.$ Should HRD professionals engage in this debate, or should they focus on the effect of HRD on business goals?