Author Question: Which of the following was the most significant change in the United States labor force during the ... (Read 59 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

Which of the following was the most significant change in the United States labor force during the last half of the twentieth century?

A) substantial decreases in the number of workers who are under 55
B) increases in the percentage of United States citizens of Hispanic origin
C) the increasing number of African-Americans at all levels within the workforce
D) the steady increase in the percentage of employed males
E) the rapid increase in the number of female workers

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not an accurate representation of statistical findings showing the relationship between women employees and absence and turnover rates?

A) Women have lower rates of absenteeism than men do.
B) Women are more likely to turn over than men.
C) Men are increasingly sharing responsibility for child care.
D) An increasing number of men report feeling a conflict between their home responsibilities and their work lives.
E) Mothers were rated especially low in competence.

hugthug12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

E
Explanation: E) The most significant change in the United States labor force during the last half of the twentieth century was the rapid increase in the number of female workers. In 1950, for instance, only 29.6 percent of the workforce was female. By 2008, it was 46.5 percent.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Evidence from a study of nearly 500,000 professional employees indicates significant differences, with women more likely to turn over than men. Women also have higher rates of absenteeism than men do.