Which of the Following Is Not an Investment in Human

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an investment in human capital?

• A) Local governments begin providing free hepatitis vaccinations to any resident who wants one.
• B) The Ferris Advertising Agency replaces its secretary's typewriters with personal computers.
• C) The Precision Tool Company teaches all its workers how to repair the machines in the factory.
• D) Older workers return to school to update their skills.

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Definitions:

Greater Power

Refers to the superior strength or influence one entity holds over another, potentially affecting decisions and outcomes.

Decentralized Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where collective bargaining is conducted at a local or departmental level, rather than on a national or organizational level, allowing for more specific and directly relevant agreements.

Strike Leverage

The power or advantage that workers gain during negotiations by threatening or conducting a strike to pressure employers into meeting their demands.

Direct Dealing

An approach where employers and employees negotiate employment terms without the intermediation of labor unions.