The Manager at a Construction Site Observes That He Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

The manager at a construction site observes that he is spending a great deal of time interviewing prospective employees. This is due to the large amount of absenteeism and turnover among his skilled workers. On questioning exiting employees he discovers that many of them quit because they feel the work place is too dangerous. In particular, several foremen have stated that the need to get the job done quickly is more important than a few rules, and have gone as far as to mock the courage of workers who question this attitude.
-What is not a dependent variable that the manager wishes to resolve in this case?

• A) turnover
• B) absenteeism
• C) productivity
• D) job satisfaction
• E) the skill level of his workers

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Definitions:

Income Going

The flow of earnings or revenue generated from economic activities or investments over a given period.

Labor Force

The total number of people available for work, including both the employed and those actively seeking employment.

Inflation

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Total Output

The total quantity of goods and services produced in an economy over a specified period.