using factors of production in an inefficient manner ... With regard to the human resource, underemployment can take the form of direct production (not taking advantage of machines and technology that could increase productivity) or of featherbedding (creating a position and hiring a worker even though nothing is done by that position).
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FR: sous-emploi [T40821]
DE: Unterbeschäftigung [T40821]
FI: alityöllisyys [T40821]
The variables used to determine labour status and underemployment must be obtained by interviewing the person concerned, or, if this is not possible, another member of the household. Other information may be obtained from alternative sources, including administrative records, provided that the data obtained are of equivalent quality.
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