The Labour Force (Junior Cert Business Studies): Quizzes
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What does the labour force consist of?
What does the labour force consist of?
People available & willing to work
What is a key feature of self-employment?
What is a key feature of self-employment?
Complete control over business decisions
How many hours per week typically defines full-time employment?
How many hours per week typically defines full-time employment?
35 hours or more
Who particularly benefits from part-time employment?
Who particularly benefits from part-time employment?
Students balancing work & studies
When do retailers typically use temporary workers?
When do retailers typically use temporary workers?
During Christmas shopping season
Which is an example of public sector employment in Ireland?
Which is an example of public sector employment in Ireland?
State school teacher
What does the primary sector involve?
What does the primary sector involve?
Extracting natural resources
What is the main function of the secondary sector?
What is the main function of the secondary sector?
Transform raw materials into products
Which sector employs the largest number of people in Ireland?
Which sector employs the largest number of people in Ireland?
Tertiary sector
What is unemployment?
What is unemployment?
People wanting work but can't find it
What unemployment rate did Ireland reach during the 2007-08 recession?
What unemployment rate did Ireland reach during the 2007-08 recession?
13.2%
How does unemployment affect government finances?
How does unemployment affect government finances?
Increases costs & reduces tax revenue