Question

This year Aetna announced it was moving out of Hartford, Connecticut, where it had held it headquarters for over 100 years. The announcement sent shockwaves through an already economically challenged state. How would Aetna leaving have an impact on the local community?
a. Restaurants close to the office building may close due to lack of customers.
b. Courses in insurance adjustment would no longer be offered at the community college.
c. People would move out of Connecticut causing a housing market issue with too many homes for sale
d. Employees would no longer exercise at the local park
e. There would be vacant office buildings with no property taxes being paid.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. Employees would no longer exercise at the local park

Explanation:

Employees most likely to live within a close proximity to the work place. So, their daily activities would most likely also within the neighborhood of their workplace's location.

When the company decided to move to another city, the majority of the employees would most likely move along with it. It's impossible for them to still exercising at the local park.

Answer 2

Answer:

A & C

Explanation:

There are several challenges associated with closure of a business in a town or a state. The local community is the most affected by the closure or transfer of the business. For over 100 years, the community and the government have been benefiting from the company, Aetna is leaving a gap in the society. The community will be affected because people would move out of Connecticut causing a housing market issue with too many homes for sale. Restaurants could also close because the move will lead to a significant decrease in customers since the economy is already struggling.