The Recent Drop in the Proportion of Worker Holding Long-Term

question 17

Multiple Choice

The recent drop in the proportion of worker holding long-term jobs can be partially explained by:

• A)the shift from defined contribution to defined benefit pension systems
• B)the shift from services to manufacturing
• C)the decline in technological progress and productivity
• D)the increase in women's labor force attachment

Distinguish between stressors and stress reactions.

Grasp the perception's role in stress appraisal and its impact on individual stress levels.

Comprehend the impact of stress on health, including unhealthy behaviors and vulnerability to illness.

Understand coping mechanisms for stress, highlighting the role of appraisal and positive outlook.

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Definitions:

Philosophy

A system of beliefs or ideas concerning the nature of existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and the universe.

German works council

Employee representative bodies in Germany that work with employers to discuss and resolve workplace issues, distinct from trade unions but also focusing on workers' rights.

Labor union

An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

French unions

Labor unions in France, known for their significant role in national labor policies and practices, and renowned for a high level of activism and participation in protests and strikes.