Question

1. (highlight the correct answer) the u.s. workforce is made up of____people.

a. 80 million
b. 100 million
c. 150 million
d. 190 million

1. (highlight the correct answer) the bureau of labor statistics publication that provides

detailed and up - to - date information about the u.s. workforce is the:
a. occupational outlook handbook
b. irs publication 1 5
c. congressional record
d. business report

1. (highlight the correct answer) a person whose work is more mental than physical and

involves the handling and processing of information is a:
a. blue - collar worker
b. human resources manager
c. white - collar worker
d. service employee

1. (highlight the correct answer) which of the following would not be a part of a

companys human resources?
a. managers
b. full - time employees
c. temporary employees
d. all could be included in human resources.

Explanation:

• Question 3: The U.S. workforce size is a factual statistic. As of common knowledge (and depending on the time frame, but generally), the U.S. workforce is around 150 million.
• Question 4: The Occupational Outlook Handbook by the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed and up - to - date information about occupations in the U.S. workforce. IRS Publication 15 is about tax withholding, the Congressional Record is about legislative proceedings, and a Business Report is a more general term not specific to workforce details.
• Question 5: A white - collar worker is typically associated with mental work and information handling. Blue - collar workers are more physical labor, a human resources manager is a specific type of white - collar job but not the general category, and service employees can have a mix of physical and non - physical tasks.
• Question 6: Managers, full - time employees, and temporary employees are all part of a company's human resources. Human resources encompasses all employees regardless of their role or employment type (permanent or temporary).

Answer:

1. C. 150 million
2. A. Occupational Outlook Handbook
3. C. White - collar worker
4. D. All could be included in human resources.