____________ occurs when a person is so heavily involved in one domain (work or family) and may not be psychologically or physically available for the other. a. Involvement balance b. Spillover c. Dominance d. Assimilation ANSWER A
In Alan Lakein’s book How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life, he divides time use into different levels called ABC, the C level stands for: a. The most important activities b. Medium value activities c. Low-value activities d. None of the above are correct ANSWER C
A total benefits package can increase a person’s total compensation by ________ or more. a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 30 percent d. 55 percent ANSWER C
When effects are irreversible, it may be sensible to treat their possible causes even if they cannot be identified with certainty. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T When effects are irreversible their consequences can be more severe, and this can justify more costly action such as treating possible causes.
State enforcement of OSHA requirements appears to have been more effective than federal enforcement. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER T About half the states and territories enforce OSHA requirements and when taking into account the influences on accidents, a study has found they have lower fatality rates.
Pollutants are not harmful if they are degradable in water. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F Pollutants may be degradable but if the degradation requires oxygen that can deprive water life of oxygen it needs to survive.
In _________ each person makes concessions giving in a little in order to gain a valued settlement or outcome such as harmony. a. Assimilation b. Compromise c. Valuation d. Socialization ANSWER B
National Ambient air quality standards have been established for all pollutants. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F Some toxic pollutants do not have such standards set for them, and those for which they are set are criteria pollutants that give an indication of air quality but they may not represent […]
According to The Silent Language written by E. T. Hall, there are three anthropological models of time. Which of the following is not one of them? a. Procedural-traditional b. Linear-separable c. Circular-traditional d. Spatial-sequential ANSWER D, pages 274-275
The EPA issues permits to every stationary source of pollution in the United States. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER F States issue most permits for stationary sources, according to guidelines from the EPA.