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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT considered part of the labor force?
Social worker
Homemaker
Office clerk
Waiter
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which stage of male development is characterized by trying to establish yourself in society and separating from mentors?
Early adult
Age 30 transition
Settling down
Mid-life transition
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which term means the combo of statuses, roles, activities, goals, values, beliefs and life circumstances that a person has.
Profession
Life Structure
Personality
Life expectancy
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following might an employer do to maximize employee satisfaction?
Increase health benefits
Open another company
Outsource jobs
Give less recognition
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which rate of unemployment does the United States generally view as acceptable?
5%
10%
15%
20%
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which stage of male development is characterized by transitioning into the adult world by exploring opportunities and making commitments?
Early adult
Age 30 transition
Settling down
Mid-life transition
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which stage of male development is characterized by escaping the pressure of unattained dreams?
Early adult
Age 30 transition
Settling down
Mid-life transition
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why do some argue that women go through different life stages than men?
Because they are a different gender
Because they don't usually go to college
Because they differ greatly in their social roles
Because they typically start careers earlier
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which stage of adult female development is characterized by developing a life plan and valuing marriage over work?
Leaving the family
Entering the adult world
Re-entering the work world
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which stage of adult female development is characterized by breaking from work to have kids, which can cause strain on a woman's career?
Leaving the family
Entering the adult world
Re-entering the work world
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which stage of adult female development is characterized by committing to a career at same time that the husband is doubting his career?
Leaving the family
Entering the adult world
Re-entering the work world
- 12. Multiple Choice
The marriage rate has dropped more than 44% since the 1960s.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
The age of mothers at the birth of their first child has dropped steadily since the 1970s.
True
False
- 14. Multiple Choice
In nearly 1/4 of all working couples, the husband earns more than the wife does.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Labor Force includes all individuals age 16 and older who are... (choose two)
Employed in paid positions
Seeking paid employment
Not looking for employment
- 16. Multiple Choice
Recent decades have seen increase in number of working women and minority groups.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
Unemployment occurs when a person does not have a job but is actively seeking employment.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
The unemployment rate is accurate for all population groups.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which types of jobs dominated the labor force in the 1950's?
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Professional
None of the above
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which two types of jobs dominated the labor force in the early1900's?
Sales
Agriculture
Professional
Manufacturing
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which type of job dominates the labor force today?
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Professional
None of the above
- 22. Multiple Choice
What is outsourcing?
Creating more jobs for people in your country
Moving jobs to other countries for cheap labor
Making the workforce more technological
None of the above
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with job dissatisfaction?
Low salary
Interesting nature of work
Poor insurance benefits
Few chances for promotion
- 24. Multiple Choice
The average American worker changes companies 9 times.
True
False
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a reason someone would not be included in the labor force?
Disability or illness
Retirement
Unemployment
Family responsibility
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