Numerous Examples of Objectionable Workplace Practices During the Last Fifteen

question 39

Multiple Choice

Numerous examples of objectionable workplace practices during the last fifteen years have been documented.Which of the following is not cited by Oatley in his analysis of this subject in Chapter 16?

• A) Many firms require their workers to work excessively long hours.
• B) Workers are often forced to work in abusive environments (safety, harassment, toxic chemicals, etc.).
• C) Workers are often forced to lie about illegal activities and abuse to inspectors.
• D) Firms sometimes engage in bonded labor schemes.
• E) Many developing country firms employ children.

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Definitions:

Yen

The official currency of Japan, symbolized as ¥ and known in finance as JPY.

Dollar

The official currency of the United States, also used as a standard monetary unit in many other countries.

U.S. Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the purchase of foreign assets by U.S. citizens and the purchase of U.S. assets by foreigners, reflecting the flow of capital from and into the U.S.

U.S. Saving

The portion of income that individuals, businesses, and the government in the United States set aside rather than spending it immediately.