Question

The unemployment due to changes in the types of skills employers require is called __________ unemployment.
a. Natural
b. Structural
c. Frictional
d. Cyclical

Answer 1

Answer: b. Structural

Explanation:

Structural unemployment is known to be a type of unemployment which occur when the jobs available does not correspond with the workers skill. That is the workers are willing to work but cannot find jobs because the jobs available require different skills from the skills they have or possess. Thus, it is usually due to change in technology because machines do the job which some workers are supposed to do leading to workers layoff.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Structural

Explanation:

In sociology, employment occurs as one individual is unable to have a job especially if he or she is currently looking for a job or it is in productive age. In the case of structural unemployment, this term refers to unemployment caused due to the difference between the skills potential workers have and the skills companies or the general economy requires. This often occurs because due to rapid changes in the economy, society or technology. Therefore, it is structural unemployment the type of unemployment that occurs due to changes in the type of skills employers require.