Which of the following has not been a major change in the workforce within the last century?
a. more women in the workforce
c. more minorities in the workforce
b. greater emphasis on farming and manufacturing jobs
d. greater emphasis on sales and service jobs

The correct answer is B: "greater emphasis on farming and manufacturing jobs".

The economies have experienced a progressive process transformation towards service economies, because economic activities from the primary and secondary sectors (agriculture, industries) have been replaced by activities from the tertiary sector (service, sales, etc).

Moreover, the workforce has integrated both women and minorities during the previous century.

small european communities with shared traditions consolidated into large new states (apex)