Which of the Following Statements About Japan's Workers Is INCORRECT

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Japan's workers is INCORRECT?

• A) Although Japan's unemployment rate is fairly low, its rate of relative poverty has increased considerably because of the increase of nonregular workers.
• B) Nonregular workers comprise about 30% of the Japanese workforce.
• C) Women tend to be nonregular workers more than men.
• D) The increase of nonregular workers is chiefly a result of Japanese firms cutting costs.
• E) The increase of nonregular workers has created a tension between them and regular employees in part because non-regular workers get few, if any, benefits.

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