Which of the Following Is True of Work Patterns in the United

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of work patterns in the United States?

• A) Most individuals spend half of their time at work.
• B) Most Americans work less than 30 hours a week.
• C) More than a third of Americans work 40 hours a week.
• D) A majority of Americans work 51 hours or more per week.

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Definitions:

Wider Authority

An increase in the range or scope of control and decision-making power granted to an individual or organization.

Teamwork

The collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.

Assembly Lines

A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product efficiently.

Quality

The degree of excellence of something, often measured against a standard.