Which of the Following Explains Why Employment Only Rises at a Slow

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why employment only rises at a slow pace at the end of a recession?

• A)Firms are hesitant to rehire laid off workers as they continue to operate below capacity.
• B)Firms rapidly hire new workers at the first sign of an increase in demand for their goods.
• C)Discouraged workers return to the labor force,and this makes the unemployment rate fall.
• D)Discouraged workers leave the labor force,and this makes the unemployment rate rise.

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Definitions:

Group Cohesiveness

The extent to which members of a group stick together and remain united in the pursuit of common goals.

Group Diversity

The inclusion of individuals from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, genders, and other identity markers within a group, contributing to a range of perspectives.

Individuality

The quality or character of being an individual; possessing distinctive or unique characteristics, separate from others.

Groupthink

A phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.