Suppose There Are 100 Million in the Labor Force, and 6

question 376

Multiple Choice

Suppose there are 100 million in the labor force, and 6 million unemployed people. During the next month, 200,000 people lose their jobs and 300,000 find jobs. The new total of employed is ________ and the new unemployment rate is ________.

• A) 100.1 million; 5.8 percent
• B) 100 million; 6.1 percent
• C) 94.1 million; 5.9 percent
• D) 93.9 million; 6.1 percent

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Definitions:

Job Enlargement

Increasing the scope of a job by extending the range of its job duties and responsibilities.

Task Variety

The extent to which a job includes a range of different activities requiring varied skills and talents.

Vertical Loading

The method of adding new responsibilities and tasks to a job at the same level of the organization, aimed at enhancing the job's complexity and the employee's autonomy.

Job Design Strategies

The methods and approaches used to structure tasks, responsibilities, and work environments to enhance employee performance and satisfaction.