Susan Greenberg, Who Works in a Typewriter Factory, Becomes Unemployed

question 92

Multiple Choice

Susan Greenberg, who works in a typewriter factory, becomes unemployed because people start buying personal computers instead of typewriters. Susan can best be described as:

• A) frictionally unemployed.
• B) structurally unemployed.
• C) cyclically unemployed.
• D) not part of the labor force.
• E) a discouraged worker.

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Definitions:

Organizational Entry

Refers to the process and methods through which new members enter and become integrated into an organization.

Early Career

The initial stage of an individual's professional life, often characterized by learning, skill development, and exploration of career paths.

Boundaryless Career

A career path that is not confined to a single organization and involves moving between jobs, sectors, or industries.

Self-Directed "Free Agents"

Pertains to individuals who manage their careers independently, often working on a contractual or freelance basis rather than through permanent employment.