Jenny Is Trying to Lose Weight by Decreasing the Fat

question 175

Multiple Choice

Jenny is trying to lose weight by decreasing the fat in her diet.At the grocery store she is overwhelmed by all the claims on the food product labels,and finally chooses an expensive fat-free frozen dessert.Which of the following would be an appropriate analysis of Jenny's decision?

• A)Most frozen desserts are fat free and she should not pay extra for one with a fat-free claim
• B)Since fats contribute 9 kcalories per gram,she can eat twice as many kcalories from this dessert and still lose weight
• C)As long as she makes sure to eat the dessert before 9 p.m.it should not contribute much to her daily kcaloric intake
• D)Fat-free products typically have so much added sugar that the kcalorie count can be as high as in the regular-fat product

Grasp the marginal productivity theory of income distribution and its implications.

Comprehend the concept and purpose of efficiency wages and their effects on unemployment.

Understand the factors that contribute to wage disparities among workers with similar qualifications.

Analyze the relationship between labor market discrimination, market forces, and wage determination.

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Definitions:

Increase Work Efforts

An initiative or practice to enhance the quantity and quality of energy, time, and resources employees allocate to their job roles and responsibilities.

Increase Compensation

The act of raising the salary or overall remuneration package of employees to meet market standards, reward performance, or address inflation.

Expectancy Theory

This is a motivational theory in psychology that proposes an individual's behavior is determined by their anticipated outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief that a particular action will lead to a particular outcome, emphasizing the means-end relationship in motivation theories.