A Legislator Has Introduced a Bill That Would Allow Adolescents

question 6

Essay

A legislator has introduced a bill that would allow adolescents in her state to hold after-school jobs, but that would limit the number of hours that adolescents can work in such jobs to 10 hours per week or fewer. There is a group in the legislature who oppose the bill: they believe that adolescents should be allowed to hold after-school jobs with no restrictions placed on hours worked per week, and that adolescents should work at least 20 hours every week in order to build character. Based on what you know about employment and adolescent development, which of these positions would you support? Why do you support this position over the other? Which type of jobs do you think would help adolescents feel more mature, competent, and dependable?

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Definitions:

Normal Time

The estimated duration required to complete a task under normal working conditions.

Standard Time

The established amount of time it should take for a task to be completed under normal conditions.

Average Observed Time

The mean time noted for a task in a work measurement study, calculated by observing and recording the time taken to complete the task over several cycles.

Performance Rating

An assessment of an individual's or organization's performance, often compared against predetermined standards or objectives.