Which of the Following Characterizes the American Work Week in This

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characterizes the American work week in this time of rapid technological innovation?

• A)Thanks, in large part, to new technologies, the American work week is much shorter than it was fifty years ago.
• B)With more women in the workforce, it is easier for men to take longer vacations away from the office.
• C)Americans are spending more time at work and less time on vacation.
• D)While Americans are decreasing the number of hours spent at work, many Europeans are increasing the time they spend working.
• E)Few Americans work more than forty hours a week, which contributes to the notion of the "lazy" American.

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Definitions:

Depreciate

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting its decrease in value over time.

Cash Flow From Assets

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially affecting the operational activities involving its assets.

Operating Cash Flow

Cash generated from a company's normal business operations.

Net Capital Spending

The total expenditure on fixed assets less any sales of fixed assets. It indicates how much a company is investing in its current and future operations.