When an Employer Pays the Cost of Educating a Worker

question 102

Multiple Choice

When an employer pays the cost of educating a worker, it is likely that the employer

• A) is demonstrating altruistic motives.
• B) is pursuing some objective other than profit-maximization.
• C) hopes to recapture its investment in the form of increased labor productivity.
• D) receives reimbursement from the government for the cost of the education.

Distinguish the different strategies interest groups use to influence public policy and opinion.

Recognize the significance of litigation as a strategy by interest groups to influence policy.

Understand the concept and components of an iron triangle.

Examine the protection and regulation of lobbying activities by constitutional and legal means.

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Definitions:

Course Grade

The evaluation of a student's performance in an academic course, usually represented by a letter or numerical value.

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Level Of Significance

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