According to the Textbook, Why Are Many Employers Reluctant to Participate

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, why are many employers reluctant to participate in apprenticeship programs?

• A) they already have in-house programs that mimic apprenticeships
• B) they simply do not see the benefits
• C) they do not have the required trainers needed to support the on-the-job portion of the program
• D) their participation requires overcoming significant red tape

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Definitions:

Drive Theorists

Psychologists who suggest that behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal tension caused by unmet biological needs.

Homeostatic Mechanism

A process by which biological systems maintain stability and balance in response to external changes.

Incentive

Something that motivates or encourages an individual to take action or to perform a behavior.

External Goal

An objective or target that an individual aims to achieve, which is set outside of themselves, such as career achievements or material possessions.