Over the Last 50 Years in Canada

question 47

Multiple Choice

Over the last 50 years in Canada,

• A)the number of unemployed persons has been a much larger fraction of the labour force than it was during the first half of the 20th century.
• B)both the labour force and employment have remained roughly constant.
• C)the labour force has grown much more rapidly than employment.
• D)the main trend of the economy has been to have employment grow more rapidly than the growth in output.
• E)the main trend of the economy has been one of growth in employment that roughly matches the growth in the labour force.

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Definitions:

Capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce, or the ability of something or someone to perform a function.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the attraction one has for others, or the desire of others to identify and be associated with a person.

Empowerment

Giving people the authority, opportunity, and motivation to take initiative and solve organizational problems.

Authority

The legitimate power or right granted to an individual or organization to make decisions, command, or govern.