The Countries of Europe Report That 46% of the Labor

question 84

Essay

The countries of Europe report that 46% of the labor force is female. The United Nations wonders if the percentage of females in the labor force is the same in the United States. Representatives from the United States Department of Labor plan to check a random sample of over 10,000 employment records on file to estimate a percentage of females in the United States labor force.
-Should the representatives from the Department of Labor conclude that the percentage of females in their labor force is lower than Europe's rate of 46%? Explain.

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Short-Term Orientation

Focusing on immediate outcomes and benefits, often at the expense of long-term goals.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive; a communication and behavior strategy.

Competitiveness

The quality of being determined to win or be more successful than others.