Faced with Incomplete Information About the Future National Economic Conditions

question 95

Multiple Choice

Faced with incomplete information about the future national economic conditions, many employers have eschewed the tradition of hiring full-time, permanent employees in favor of ________.

• A) hiring only high school graduates willing to work for lower wages
• B) a reduced work week of no more than 30 hours per week per employee
• C) off-shoring as many jobs as possible to reduce costs associated with government-mandated programs
• D) a flexible work arrangement that includes freelancers and temporary workers

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Definitions:

Spinal cord

The cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain.

Frontal lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.

Motor activity

Physical movements and actions generated by the body's muscle system.

Brain

An organ of the central nervous system in vertebrates, located in the skull and functioning as the primary center for controlling bodily activities and cognitive functions.