The Average Hourly Wage of Computer Programmers with 2 Years $\mu$

question 20

Multiple Choice

The average hourly wage of computer programmers with 2 years of experience has been $21.80.Because of high demand for computer programmers,it is believed there has been a significant increase in the average wage of computer programmers.To test whether or not there has been an increase,the correct hypotheses to be tested are

• A)H₀: \(\mu\) < 21.80 H_a: \(\mu\) \(\ge\) 21.80
• B)H₀: \(\mu\) = 21.80 H_a: \(\mu\) \(\neq\)21.80
• C)H₀: \(\mu\) > 21.80 H_a: \(\mu\) \(\le\) 21.80
• D)H₀: \(\mu\) \(\le\) 21.80 H_a: \(\mu\) > 21.80

Assess the importance of technology in job design and the development of techno-human systems.

Understand different alternative work arrangements and their characteristics.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting for employees and organizations.

Recognize the importance and effects of work design elements such as job sharing, compressed workweek, and flexible working hours.

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