Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Result from an Increase

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to result from an increase in the demand for computer technicians?

• A) an increase in the wages of computer technicians, which will attract additional technicians in the long run
• B) an increase in the employment of computer technicians, which will depress current wage rates but eventually lead to higher wage rates for technicians
• C) a decline in the number of persons preparing themselves for careers as computer technicians
• D) lower wage rates and a shortage of computer technicians

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Definitions:

Motivation

A psychological force that drives individuals to achieve goals and fulfill needs.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology regarding human motivation.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into existence, relatedness, and growth categories.

Process Theories

Are motivation theories that focus on how people become motivated and what they are motivated to do rather than on what motivates them.