Workplace Trends

Question 1

The _____ is the way in which each country’s economy links to other countries’ economies.

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global economy

Question 2

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 _____.

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lifelong learning

Question 3

The following factors affect the labor market EXCEPT:

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Teamwork

Question 4

When Christina looked at the tag on the dress she just purchase, she noticed it said “Made in Korea”. By purchasing this dress, Christina is participating in the global economy.

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Question 5

When workers use technology to work from home or an office center, they are _____.

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telecommuting

Question 6

One disadvantage of telecommuting is feeling socially isolated.

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T

Question 7

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?

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World event

Question 8

When a large marketing company contracts with a payroll service company to process employee checks for them, they are _____.

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outsourcing

Question 9

A man-made world event that would affect the labor market would be a(n) _____.

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war

Question 10

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?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Government action

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