Chapter 2: Why We Work

Which of the following is not a lifestyle trend that affects employment? a. Using videoconferencing instead of traveling to meetings b. How a family chooses to spend and save money c. Where a family lives d. The number of children in a family

A.

How much of the U.S. population lives in urban areas? a. About 80% b. Less than 20% c. Just over 50% d. Nearly 35%

A. About 80%

Which statement about work is not true? a. Employers measure the value of work in terms of employee satisfaction. b. The economic value of work is greater than just putting cash in your pocket. c. Recognizing the value of work in a career will help you choose a career that is right for you. d. Employers measure the value of work in terms of productivity.

A. Employers measure the value of work in terms of employee satisfaction.

he _______ refers to any situation in which workers compete for jobs and employers compete for workers. a. Labor market b. Perfect job c. Career trend d. Employment trend

A. Labor market

Which of the following statements about economic trends is not true? a. When the economy is weak, there is more demand for goods and services. b. When the unemployment rate is high, many people are out of work. c. When the economy is strong, there is demand for goods and services. d. When the unemployment rate is low, many people are working and earning income.

A. When the economy is weak, there is more demand for goods and services.

In the U. S., a typical full-time employee works ______ hours a week. a. More than 40 b. 40 c. About 35 d. Less than 30

B. 40

If you value time with your family, you might choose a career with _____, even if it pays less than other jobs. a. A small company b. A flexible schedule c. A big company d. Lots of travel opportunities

B. A flexible schedule

Age, sex, cultural background, and race are examples of ______. a. Trends b. Demographics c. Flexible lifestyles d. Nontraditional occupations

B. Demographics

What is it called when someone leaves a job or career after many years and does not return to a paid job? a. Job security b. Retirement c. Temp work d. Job share

B. Retirement

The stronger the economy, the _____ jobs there are, and the more people work. a. Less b. Better c. More d. Better-paying

C. More

Food, water, shelter, and clothing are examples of _______ needs. a. Intellectual b. Social c. Physical d. Psychological

C. Physical

Safety, security, love, and respect are examples of what kind of needs? a. Intellectual b. Physical c. Psychological d. Social

C. Psychological

A _____ is a compromise, or giving up one thing in order to get something else. a. Goal b. Lifestyle c. Trade-off d. Value

C. Trade-off

What do we call the study of the way people use resources to achieve their needs and wants? a. sociology b. Social psychology c. economics d. demographics

C. economics

What is described as a general move in a certain direction? a. An outlook b. A market c. A value d. A trend

D. A trend

Which of the following do employers use to keep track of how many hours an employee has worked? a. Mechanical time clock b. Biometric time clock c. Time sheet d. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which statement about lifestyles is true? a. Your lifestyle is the way you think and behave everyday. b. There are five basic lifestyle factors to consider when making decisions about your career. c. The career you choose helps determine the lifestyle you will achieve d. All of the above

D. All of the above

Work has _________ value. a. Emotional b. Economic c. Educational d. All of the above

D. All of the above

The economy, technology, lifestyle trends and changes in populations all influence _________. a. Economic trends b. Career trends c. The labor market d. Employment trends

D. Employment trends

______ creates new jobs, replaces old jobs, and changes the way some people perform their existing jobs. a. Changing lifestyles b. Temp work c. Improved health d. Technology

D. Technology

True or False: Entrepreneurs generally make a profit within the first two years of being in business.

False

True or False: Increased cultural diversity in the populations leads to decreased cultural diversity in the workplace.

False

True or False: Our values, standards and goals influence our needs.

False

True or False: Some time clocks use finger prints to monitor productivity.

False

True or False: The number of entrepreneurs in the United States is declining because people fear the risks involved with owning their own businesses.

False

True or False: When you make decisions about your lifestyle and career plans, you should not have to make trade-offs.

False

True or False: Goals help you focus on what is really important to you and what you are willing to work for.

True

True or False: When people live longer, jobs are affected.

True

True or False: Work has different meanings in the different areas of your life.

True

True or False: Your lifestyle is the way you reflect personal values, standards, and attitudes in your life.

True