Ch 8 Human Resources

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Removes work from one company and sends it to another that can complete it at a lower cost:

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outsourcing

Front

Which is an example of a job in the service industry? Options: construction, car manufacturing, real estate, farming

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real estate

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Which job would be considered a white collar job? Options: physical trainer, police officer, auto technician, accountant

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accountant

Front

Which occupational category is seeing the most growth? Options: retail sales, construction, office administration, forestry

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construction

Front

In the U.S. workforce, white-collar workers are more important than blue-collar workers.

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False

Front

Technology refers to the use of automated machinery, electronic equipment, and integrated computer systems to help increase the efficiency of work production. True or False?

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True

Front

A business can never fire a permanent employee.

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False

Front

When employees are paid by piece rate, they are paid a percentage of sales for which they are responsible.

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False

Front

The work environment consists of both the physical conditions and the psychological atmosphere in which employees work. True or False?

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True

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About how many people in the U.S. have full or part time jobs?

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160 million