If the Demand for Labor ________, Real Wages Fall and the Amount

question 87

Multiple Choice

If the demand for labor ________, real wages fall and the amount of labor employed ________.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their job, which can include aspects such as work environment, job duties, and compensation.

Job Withdrawal

The process by which an employee disengages from their work role, which may manifest as absenteeism, reduced effort, or eventually leaving the job.

Emotional Withdrawal

A defense mechanism where an individual distances themselves emotionally from others or certain situations.

Physical Job Withdrawal

Actions taken by employees to distance themselves from their work tasks, often as a result of dissatisfaction or disengagement, such as taking extended breaks or excessive absenteeism.