Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Cause the Productivity

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to cause the productivity of labor to increase?

• A) higher money wages.
• B) an increase in the proportion of the workforce that belongs to a labor union.
• C) more flexible working hours and improved retirement plans.
• D) a higher rate of investment in human and nonhuman capital.

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Definitions:

Growth Hormone

A biochemical substance that promotes growth, cellular reproduction, and the renewal of cells in humans and animals.

Acromegaly

A condition characterized by overgrowth of the extremities of the skeleton, fingers, toes, jaws, and nose. It may be produced by excessive secretion of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland.

Gigantism

Abnormally tall growth caused when anterior pituitary secretes excessive amounts of human growth hormone during childhood

Pituitary Gland

A small gland located at the base of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.