Why Do Social Security and Medicare Pose Problems for the Federal

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why do Social Security and Medicare pose problems for the federal government budget?

• A) The worker-to-retiree ratio is increasing.
• B) Payroll taxes are capped and cannot be raised.
• C) The number of retirees is decreasing.
• D) The number of sick people is rising too quickly.
• E) Life expectancy of retirees is increasing.

Construct and interpret stem-and-leaf displays for various data sets.

Understand the concepts of bimodal, unimodal, symmetric, and skewed distributions and their implications.

Recognize outliers and their impact on data interpretation.

Apply knowledge of distributions to real-life examples such as body fat percentages, heights, and ages.

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Definitions:

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, thus needing to be closely supervised and controlled.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are intrinsically motivated, seek responsibility, and can be creative, suggesting a participative approach to management.

Behavioural Management

An approach to management that focuses on understanding and influencing employee behavior through motivational techniques, rewards, and training.

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