The Descriptions Give the Responses of Four Individuals to Statistics

question 84

Multiple Choice

The descriptions give the responses of four individuals to Statistics Canada.1.Mollie just graduated from university and is now looking for work.She has had three job interviews in the past month.2.George works in an automotive assembly plant.He was laid off six months ago as the economy weakened.He expects to return to work in several months when national economic conditions improve.3.Jeanette worked as an aircraft design engineer for a company that produces military aircraft until she lost her job last year when the federal government cut defence spending.She has been looking for similar work for a year but no company seems interested in her aircraft design skills.4.Ryan lost his job last year when his company downsized and laid off middle-level managers.He tried to find another job for a year, but was unsuccessful and quit looking for work.Refer to the above information.Which individual is structurally unemployed?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

Material Tools

Physical objects created or used by humans to perform tasks or achieve certain functions, ranging from simple implements to complex machinery.

Symbolic Tools

Systems of signs, symbols, and language that humans use to communicate, think, solve problems, and convey information.

Biological Processes

The processes vital for a living organism to live, and which include functions such as growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Imitation

The action of using someone or something as a model and attempting to replicate their behavior or actions.