Researchers Studied the Role That the Age of Workers Has

question 86

Multiple Choice

Researchers studied the role that the age of workers has in determining the hours per month spent on personal tasks. A sample of 1,686 adults were observed for one month. The data follow. Construct an 88 percent confidence interval for the mean hours spent on personal tasks for 18- to 24-year-olds.

• A) [4.09, 4.25]
• B) [4.11, 4.23]
• C) [4.08, 4.26]
• D) [4.14, 4.20]
• E) [4.15, 4.19]

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Definitions:

Coordinating Mechanism

Structures, processes, or systems used to align activities, efforts, and resources within an organization or among different entities towards achieving common goals.

Informal Communication

Informal communication refers to the exchange of information unofficially and without a structured format within an organization.

Work Procedures

are established methods and processes designed to guide the actions of individuals within an organization in their job tasks, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality of work.

Formal Hierarchy

refers to the structured organization of roles and responsibilities within an institution, where positions and their relations are clearly defined.