The main purpose of the passage is to assess the impact of advancements in technology on overall job growth.
Given a passage as shown in attached images.
Option D is the best answer. The first paragraph explains the theory of two MIT business scholars who believe that technological advances in the workplace can lead to fewer jobs for workers, explaining that they " foresee bleak prospects many types of jobs such as these powerful new jobs increasingly adopted technologies not only in manufacturing, office and retail but also in professions such as law , financial services, education, and medicine.However, the fifth paragraph of the passage offers a contrary view, citing a Harvard Economist who "claims that there is no stereotype What history shows that these changes lead to a real decline in employment over an extended period of time.” Combined, differing opinions point to the main purpose of the passage, which is to assess rate new technologies in the workplace may affect overall job growth
Option A is incorrect because the passage does not consider life of workers have been affected by technology over the past century. Options B and C are incorrect because the passage does not support or support a course of action; instead, the passage considers all sides of an issue, not taking a particular point of view.
Hence, the main purpose of the given passage is to assess the impact of advancements in technology on overall job growth.
Learn more about the passage from here brainly.com/question/12555695
#SPJ4
