Question

Which of the following is an example of direct employment generation by the government?

Options

• Promoting home-based work in the service sector

• Hiring people in government departments and running public transport services

• Providing subsidies to small specialist enterprises

• Encouraging private sector enterprises to increase output

Answer 1

Direct employment generation occurs when the government actively hires people or operates public institutions. The government generates employment directly by hiring people in its departments and by running industries, hotels, and transport services. These activities provide direct jobs to a large number of people.