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111. More than 1,000 colleges in the United States offer cooperative (co-op) programs, which are:

a. service jobs on campus.

b. paid apprenticeships in a field that you are interested in pursuing.

c. community service programs.

d. internships with local companies.

112. According to the U.S. government’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012–2013, which of the following areas of work are expected to account for the most new jobs in the next decade?

a. Agriculture

b. Manufacturing

c. Education

d. Primary industries

113. James wants to know what academic path he should follow to get into the fastest growing job market, and the highest paying. You would suggest that James:

a. study agriculture.

b. get into the manufacturing sector after high school.

c. enter the services industry right out of high school.

d. get at least a college degree.

114. Most of the highest-paying occupations require:

a. a secondary school level of education.

b. a high school diploma.

c. a college degree.

d. an IQ of over 150.

115. Economic problems that led to the recession at the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century produced:

a. not enough information to answer this question.

b. low unemployment rates.

c. little change in unemployment rates.

d. high unemployment rates.

116. Which of the following statements about the impact of unemployment on an individual is true?

a. Researchers have found that unemployment is related to homicide.

b. Life satisfaction drops considerably following unemployment and completely returns upon reemployment.

c. Temporary unemployment is the only scenario in which stress is not experienced.

d. Marital difficulties decline significantly following unemployment.

117. Which of the following is a way in which the division of responsibility for work and family changed with the emergence of dual-earning couples?

a. Gender inequalities at home have been wiped out.

b. U.S. women are taking decreased responsibility for breadwinning.

c. Most dual-earner couples bring in about the same amount of money individually.

d. U.S. men are showing greater interest in their families and parenting.

118. In the United States, between 1980 and 2004 the percentage of Latinos and Asian Americans _____ in the workplace.

a. more than doubled

b. remained the same

c. more than tripled

d. dramatically declined

119. The invisible barrier to career advancement that prevents women and ethnic minorities from holding managerial or executive jobs regardless of their accomplishments and merits is known as the:

a. brick wall.

b. glass wall.

c. glass ceiling.

d. invisible ceiling.

120. Carol, a mid-level manager at Pegasus Incorporated, has not received a promotion in the last three years despite good performance and good ratings at performance appraisals. If she were to be promoted, she would be the only female employee at top management level. Carol seems to have hit the:

a. brick wall.

b. glass wall.

c. glass ceiling.

d. invisible ceiling.