Which of the Following Is an Example of Frictional Unemployment

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of frictional unemployment?

• A) Dora lost her job when the textile factory closed. She does not have skills to work in another industry and has been unemployed for over a year.
• B) Marsha was laid off from her job with the airline because the recession has reduced the demand for airline travel. She expects to get her job back when the economy picks up.
• C) George is an unskilled worker who mows lawns in the summer, but is unemployed the rest of the year.
• D) Hector looked for a job for five weeks after finishing college. He turned down several jobs that didn't make good use of his skills, but now has a job that requires the expertise he gained in college.

Evaluate the impact of shift work on mental and physical health.

Understand the evolutionary reasons for differences in sleep patterns among animals.

Distinguish between the effects of traveling across time zones to the east versus to the west on sleep patterns.

Recognize the role of environmental cues in influencing sleep patterns.

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Definitions:

Mandatory Retirement

A policy requiring employees to retire at a specific age, regardless of their willingness or ability to continue working.

Age Preference

A bias or inclination towards individuals of a specific age group.

Potential Employment

Refers to job opportunities that may become available to an individual or within a company, based on current or future planning.

Work on Sunday

The act of performing professional tasks or duties on Sunday, which can vary in acceptance and legality across different cultures and jurisdictions.