Scenario 19-1 Ferris B., a Student at a Community College, Is Considering

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Scenario 19-1
Ferris B., a student at a community college, is considering what he should do for summer employment. Two recruiters show up at his school in search of summer workers. Recruiter A is looking for lifeguards to patrol the beach at an exclusive island resort in the Caribbean. Recruiter B is looking for workers to staff positions at a summer youth camp.
-Refer to Scenario 19-1. Ferris is carefully considering the options that each recruiter presents. On the basis of knowledge obtained in his economics class, Ferris concludes that

• A)the lifeguard job will be more fun than the summer camp job, so the wage for that job will be higher than otherwise.
• B)if the summer camp job doesn't require any special skills, the wage for that job will be lower than otherwise.
• C)since the summer camp job requires some night shift work, the wage for that job will be lower than otherwise.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Direct Approach

A straightforward method of communication or action that goes straight to the point, without any detours or evasion.

React Negatively

To respond adversely or unfavorably to a situation, comment, or action.

Evidence

Information or data that is presented in support of an assertion, claim, or case, often in legal, scientific, or academic contexts.

Receptivity

The willingness or readiness to receive and consider new ideas or suggestions.