Suppose That All Workers Value a 1 Percent Reduction in the Workplace

question 98

Multiple Choice

Suppose that all workers value a 1 percent reduction in the workplace injury rate at $1,000 per year. The cost of reducing the injury rate by 1 percent is $200 per year for each worker. Firms currently pay $20,000 per year to workers, without any effort to improve safety. If new firms began to offer workers $19,500 and a 1 percent reduction in the injury rate, then the total annual cost of hiring a worker would be ______ at the new firms and ______ at the existing firms.

• A)$19,500; $20,000
• B)$18,500; $20,000
• C)$19,500; $19,800
• D)$19,700; $20,000

Understand the methods of effective patient education and assessment of understanding, especially with linguistic barriers.

Identify and address health disparities and their implications on patient care.

Recognize cultural and religious needs and accommodations in patient care.

Identify the social determinants of health and their impact on patient well-being.

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