A Factory Abruptly Closes

question 15

Multiple Choice

A factory abruptly closes.An office worker tries to take it in stride and begins the job search.Three weeks later,he has not received a single call-back from a prospective employer despite submitting over 30 applications.He is having trouble sleeping,is irritable,does not want to interact with his family,paces,and spends several hours most days in a local bar.He is now applying for minimum-wage service jobs.Which phase of the crisis is he experiencing?

• A) Phase 1
• B) Phase 2
• C) Phase 3
• D) Phase 4

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Definitions:

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale, leading to increased interconnectedness.

Culture Change

The phenomenon by which cultural elements such as norms, values, traditions, and languages evolve over time due to factors like innovation, diffusion, and acculturation.

Majority Ethnic Group

The ethnic group in a given society or country that makes up the largest percentage of the population, often holding significant cultural, economic, or political influence.

Han

The majority ethnic group of China, constituting over 90% of its population.