Why Are Obese Employees Considered More Expensive by Firms Than

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why are obese employees considered more expensive by firms than nonobese employees?

• A) They are more accident-prone that nonobese employees.
• B) They generally score less in intelligence and competency tests.
• C) Obese employees have more health issues.
• D) Obese employees are typically incompetent at work.

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Definitions:

Benefit

An advantage or profit gained from something.

Passive Activity

An activity in which the person involved does not actively participate or exert control, often used in reference to certain types of income for tax purposes.

Sensing

A process of receiving and responding to stimuli or input from the environment, often involving the detection of physical changes.

Nonverbal Cues

Forms of communication without words, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language.