Between 2008 and 2013, the Ratio of Job Seekers to Job

question 139

Multiple Choice

Between 2008 and 2013, the ratio of job seekers to job openings was

• A)1 to 1, meaning there was a possible job for every job seeker.
• B)3 to 1, meaning there were no jobs for many job seekers.
• C)1 to 2, meaning there were twice the number of jobs as job seekers.
• D)1 to 1.5, meaning there were slightly more job openings than job seekers.

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Definitions:

Cultural Contagion

The rapid spread of beliefs, values, practices, and norms from one culture to another, often through social interaction or media.

Power Distance

The extent to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Collectivism

A cultural value or social ethic that prioritizes group goals over individual ambitions, emphasizing teamwork, loyalty, and group cohesion.