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A war begins between two countries, causing a need for thousands of new workers to produce uniforms and weapons. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?

A
Social change
B
Population shift
C
World event
D
Internal government action
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Investing in yourself and your career often requires you to “play it safe.” Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
T
B
F
44

To be out of work is to be employed.

A
T
B
F
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If you know how to think critically and have excellent problem solving skills, you are said to have strong _____.

A
personal qualities
B
thinking skills
C
technology skills
D
basic skills
46

The economy has an impact on _____.

A
which jobs are seasonal
B
the reasons why workplaces are different
C
employment and unemployment
D
how strictly rules at work are enforced
47

In order to move up on the career ladder, additional education is often required.

A
T
B
F
49

Someone similar to Mother Teresa would most likely measure their work success in terms of income.

A
T
B
F
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If you know you are at risk of becoming unemployed, you should _____.

A
wait until you officially lose the job to worry
B
get additional education to learn new skills
C
spend all your money while you are still making it
D
ignore the economy, because it is always changing
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The global economy _____.

A
is a trend that is fading quickly
B
has only positive effects for the United States
C
has eliminated some jobs in the United States
D
has little effect on today’s workers in the United States
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The three areas in which Americans spent most of their money are _____.

A
food, housing, and entertainment
B
clothing, entertainment, and health care
C
housing, transportation, and food
D
food, education, and entertainment
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Lana has worked on many teams before, but she always felt like she ended up doing a lot of the work. If Lana could form her own team, she should look for someone who _____.

A
has good communication skills
B
has a positive attitude
C
does their share of the work
D
All of the above
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_____ are important to possess because they can be used in many different jobs and situations.

A
Career ladders
B
Transferable skills
C
Lifestyle goals
D
Risk factors
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Select the word that best fits the definition: The way goods and services are produced, distributed, and consumed in a society.

A
job security
B
interest rate
C
economy
D
business cycle

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