Generally Speaking, Why Are Part-Time Jobs Less Common in European

question 29

Multiple Choice

Generally speaking, why are part-time jobs less common in European countries?

• A) As the school day lasts well into the late afternoon, the scheduling of part-time jobs in most European countries is not well suited to the daily routines of students.
• B) Many low-class parents feel that it is inappropriate for their children to have jobs while attending school.
• C) There are not as many opportunities for part-time employment in European countries as there are in the United States.
• D) There are laws in many European countries that prevent schoolchildren from working.

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Definitions:

Machine Hour

A measure of the operating time of a machine, used in costing to allocate expenses based on machine use.

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary in direct proportion to changes in a firm's level of activity, such as utilities or raw materials.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent in producing a certain number of units and the budgeted or standard amount expected to be spent.

Variable Overhead

The portion of overhead costs that varies directly with production volume, such as raw materials and labor hours.