The Department of Transportation built a new highway interchange outside of Raymond’s town. Many of the businesses are suffering because the amount of traffic in town has been reduced. This is forcing employers to reduce their number of employees. What factor that affects the labor market is represented in this situation?a.World eventb.Government actionc.Social changed.Population shift
The following factors affect the labor market EXCEPT:a.Government actionsb.Social changec.Population shiftsd.Teamwork
A man-made world event that would affect the labor market would be a(n) _____.a.tornadob.hurricanec.ward.earthquake
Government actions can have positive or negative effects on business.
Jane started a new job and is able to telecommute instead of working in the office. She knows she is doing a great job, but she is afraid that her boss doesn’t notice her good work because she telecommutes. What can Jane do to make sure she isn’t invisible to her boss?a.Keep her boss informed of her progress and accomplishmentsb.Make herself available for meetings, conferences and industry eventsc.Schedule weekly lunch dates with her bossd.All of the above
Advances in technology are constantly changing how people work and conduct business.
When a large marketing company contracts with a payroll service company to process employee checks for them, they are _____.a.diversifying the workforceb.outsourcingc.telecommutingd.completing the business cycle
Workers are constantly adjusting to changes in technology and society that affect work. In order to keep up with all of these changes, it is important to invest in _____.a.telecommutingb.lifelong learningc.outsourcingd.social change
The number of minorities in the workforce is _____.a.diminishingb.increasingc.unchangingd.decreasing
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 changeb.Population shiftc.World eventd.Internal government action
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