This document contains instructions for a labour economics assignment with 3 questions. Question 1 asks to discuss and critique the demand and supply theory of wage determination and factors influencing labour demand elasticity. Question 2 asks about the extent of agreement that absenteeism and labour turnover drain productive resources. Question 3 defines full employment and discusses the significance of full employment policies for underdeveloped economies.
This document contains instructions for a labour economics assignment with 3 questions. Question 1 asks to discuss and critique the demand and supply theory of wage determination and factors influencing labour demand elasticity. Question 2 asks about the extent of agreement that absenteeism and labour turnover drain productive resources. Question 3 defines full employment and discusses the significance of full employment policies for underdeveloped economies.
This document contains instructions for a labour economics assignment with 3 questions. Question 1 asks to discuss and critique the demand and supply theory of wage determination and factors influencing labour demand elasticity. Question 2 asks about the extent of agreement that absenteeism and labour turnover drain productive resources. Question 3 defines full employment and discusses the significance of full employment policies for underdeveloped economies.
1. Discuss critically the demand and supply theory of wage determination. What are the factors that influence the elasticity of demand of labour. (10 Mks)
2. Frequent ‘absenteeism’ and ‘labour turnover’ in industrial undertakings constitutes a
great drain on the productive resources of our country”. How far do you agree with this view? (10 Mks) 3. Define ‘Full employment’ Discuss the significance of a full employment policy in the context of an underdeveloped economy. (10 Mks)