All of the Following Would Increase the Natural Rate of Unemployment

question 145

Multiple Choice

All of the following would increase the natural rate of unemployment EXCEPT

• A)union activity restricts the mobility of labor.
• B)government licensing of teachers restricts employment.
• C)a mismatch of skills and jobs.
• D)a downturn in the economy.

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Definitions:

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are self-motivated, seek responsibility, and can be creative within work conditions.

Higher-level Needs

A concept from Maslow's hierarchy that refers to the psychological requirements for personal growth and fulfillment, beyond basic physiological or safety needs.

Working Conditions

The environment, terms, and circumstances under which employees perform their jobs, including safety, hours, space, and amenities.

Vroom

Refers to Victor Vroom, known for his work on the Expectancy Theory of motivation, which suggests that behavior results from conscious choices among alternatives whose purpose it is to maximize pleasure and minimize pain.