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Which of the following are true for underemployment?

  1. Workers in jobs that do not utilize their skills

  2. Workers in low paying jobs as relative to their skills

  3. Part-time workers preferring full-time jobs

  4. Productivity of labour is low


Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Options:
A .  (ii), (iii) & (iv) only
B .  (i) & (ii) only
C .  (i), (ii) & (iii) only
D .  All of the above
Answer: Option D
Answer: (d)
Underemployment is a situation in which a worker is employed, but not in the desired capacity, whether in terms of compensation, skill level, experience, education or availability.
While not technically unemployed, the underemployed are often competing for available jobs. Underemployment is a social problem that affects job growth, poverty level, economic growth and emotional health of underemployed workers.

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