Labor Market Segmentation
Description: This quiz covers the concept of Labor Market Segmentation, a theory that divides the labor market into distinct segments with different characteristics and dynamics. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: labor market segmentation labor economics employment |
What is the primary basis for segmenting the labor market?
Which segment of the labor market typically has the highest wages and job security?
What is the main characteristic of the secondary sector in labor market segmentation?
Which segment of the labor market is often characterized by low wages, poor working conditions, and limited opportunities for advancement?
What is the term used to describe the barriers that prevent workers from moving between different segments of the labor market?
Which theory argues that the labor market is divided into two distinct segments: the core and the periphery?
What is the main argument of the segmented labor market theory?
Which policy intervention is often proposed to address labor market segmentation and promote occupational mobility?
What is the term used to describe the process by which workers move from one segment of the labor market to another?
Which factor is often considered to be a major contributor to labor market segmentation?
What is the term used to describe the process by which employers hire and promote workers based on their internal networks and relationships?
Which theory argues that employers pay wages above the market equilibrium to increase worker productivity and reduce turnover?
What is the term used to describe the mismatch between the skills possessed by workers and the skills demanded by employers?
Which policy intervention is often proposed to address skill gaps and promote occupational mobility?
What is the term used to describe the process by which workers move from one job to another within the same organization?