SS10: Employment and Unemployment

What is the definition of employment?

• The state of being unemployed

• The state of having a paid job or occupation

• The process of searching for a job

• The act of hiring new employees

Which of the following is NOT a type of employment?

• Full-Time

• Part-Time

• Freelance

• Temporary

What is the typical weekly work hour range for full-time employment?

• 10-20 hours

• 20-30 hours

• 35-40 hours

• 50-60 hours

Which type of employment involves working on a contract basis for multiple clients?

• Full-Time

• Part-Time

• Freelance

• Self-Employed

The labor force in the Philippines includes people who are:

• Under 15 years old

• Employed or unemployed

• Only employed

• Only self-employed

What is underemployment?

• Working part-time when full-time work is preferred

• Being employed in a job that fully utilizes one's skills

• Not having a job at all

• Working in a temporary position

What is structural unemployment?

• Unemployment due to temporary job transition

• Unemployment caused by economic downturns

• Unemployment due to a mismatch between workers' skills and employers' needs

• Unemployment due to seasonal changes

Which type of unemployment rises during economic recessions?

• Frictional Unemployment

• Structural Unemployment

• Cyclical Unemployment

• Seasonal Unemployment

What is one of the causes of unemployment related to education in the Philippines?

• Inadequate job openings

• Education mismatch with labor market needs

• Overqualification of workers

• High demand for skilled labor

Which of the following is an effect of unemployment?

• Increased national income

• Decrease in crime rates

• Increase in literacy levels

• Less people paying taxes