Why Is the Term "Minority Group" No Longer Very Effective

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is the term "minority group" no longer very effective in describing certain ethnic groups in the United States today?

• A) Group members do not like the term.
• B) There are now too many groups to classify.
• C) These groups now make up significant percentages of the total population.
• D) Affirmative action prohibits its use.

Understand the concept of trust as a psychological state in organizational behavior.

Recognize work/life balance initiatives and their effectiveness in minimizing work-related stress.

Identify adaptive responses to challenging or threatening situations and distinguish between types of stress.

Understand the effects of childcare support and flexible work hours on work-related stress.

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

Refers to a state in which resources are distributed in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society, ensuring that goods and services are produced at the right quantities to meet consumer preferences.

Long-run Equilibrium

A state in which all factors of production are optimally distributed meeting the demands of consumers; also, a point where economic forces such as supply and demand are balanced.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Economic Efficiency

A situation where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society.