Question 1

How has the measurement of time affected the way work is done"?

Accepted Answer

The measurement of time has greatly affected the way work is done in several ways. Firstly, the concept of working hours and the standard 8-hour workday is a direct result of the measurement of time. This has created a structured and organized approach to work, allowing for better planning and coordination of tasks.

Additionally, the measurement of time has led to the development of time management techniques and tools. Employees and employers alike use tools such as clocks, timers, and scheduling software to track and manage their time effectively. This has led to increased productivity and efficiency in the workplace.

Furthermore, the measurement of time has also influenced the pace and speed at which work is expected to be completed. Deadlines and time-sensitive projects have become a common part of the modern work environment, pushing employees to work at a faster pace and prioritize tasks based on time constraints.

Overall, the measurement of time has had a significant impact on the way work is done, shaping the structure, organization, and pace of work in modern society.

Question 2

Even though agriculture radically changed the size and density of populations, it retained:

Accepted Answer

A)  The types of equipment that were needed for production 
B)  Gender-based division of labor 
C)  The "slash and burn" method of cultivation 
D)  Low levels of warfare 
A)  The types of equipment that were needed for production 
B)  Gender-based division of labor 
C)  The "slash and burn" method of cultivation 
D)  Low levels of warfare B

Question 3

The invention and spread of agriculture allowed people to enjoy more leisure time

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Compare gathering and hunting economies with agricultural economies in regard to the amount of time spent working

Accepted Answer

Gathering and hunting economies typicall

Question 5

The transition from gathering and hunting to sedentary agriculture, made possible a significant increase in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  The quality of life 
B)  Male dominance 
C)  The welfare of women 
D)  Population 
A)  The quality of life 
B)  Male dominance 
C)  The welfare of women 
D)  Population

Question 6

An ethos of sharing is often found in gathering-and-hunting societies because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides a kind of insurance policy for the members of these societies 
B)  People in these societies are not as greedy as people in "modern" societies 
C)  Their religious views put strict limits on the acquisition of material goods 
D)  None of the above 
A)  It provides a kind of insurance policy for the members of these societies 
B)  People in these societies are not as greedy as people in "modern" societies 
C)  Their religious views put strict limits on the acquisition of material goods 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

One proposed cause for the Agricultural Revolution is the combination of population growth and environmental change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The rise of Protestantism was a major cause of the retardation of European capitalism

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The early establishment of capitalism and rapid economic growth was most evident in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Italy 
B)  The Netherlands 
C)  Spain 
D)  Austria 
A)  Italy 
B)  The Netherlands 
C)  Spain 
D)  Austria

Question 10

Agrarian states relied on record keeping in order to regulate the size of its population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A great deal of the economic surplus from agricultural production was absorbed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Merchants, who loaned money to the workers 
B)  Artisans when they acquired their tools 
C)  The ruling elite and their consumption patterns 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Merchants, who loaned money to the workers 
B)  Artisans when they acquired their tools 
C)  The ruling elite and their consumption patterns 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

In what ways did religious doctrine inform of the place of work in people's lives?

Accepted Answer

Religious doctrine has often played a si

Question 13

There has been a tendency to downgrade the importance of gathering in societies based on gathering and hunting because ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunting is a larger contributor to survival. 
B)  It is typically a woman's job. 
C)  Farming is the largest contributor to survival. 
D)  A and B 
A)  Hunting is a larger contributor to survival. 
B)  It is typically a woman's job. 
C)  Farming is the largest contributor to survival. 
D)  A and B

Question 14

Even in the ancient world, some of the key characteristics of modern bureaucracies were evident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to the perspective of the !Kung San:

Accepted Answer

A)  A life of unremitting toil is an inescapable consequence of living in a difficult environment 
B)  Work cannot be easily distinguished from other aspects of daily life 
C)  Work is something that only men do 
D)  Work is something that only women do 
A)  A life of unremitting toil is an inescapable consequence of living in a difficult environment 
B)  Work cannot be easily distinguished from other aspects of daily life 
C)  Work is something that only men do 
D)  Work is something that only women do

Question 16

The phrase "time is money" contradicts Calvinist Protestant ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The "putting-out" system was an early example of capitalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In what ways does the Protestant Ethic manifest itself in today's economy?

Accepted Answer

The Protestant Ethic, as described by so

Question 19

The primary purpose of ancient bureaucracies was to advance the welfare of the citizenry

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The invention of the clock stimulated a greater degree of interest in the effective use of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How has the measurement of time affected the way work is done"?

Even though agriculture radically changed the size and density of populations, it retained:

The invention and spread of agriculture allowed people to enjoy more leisure time

Compare gathering and hunting economies with agricultural economies in regard to the amount of time spent working

The transition from gathering and hunting to sedentary agriculture, made possible a significant increase in ____________.

An ethos of sharing is often found in gathering-and-hunting societies because:

One proposed cause for the Agricultural Revolution is the combination of population growth and environmental change.

The rise of Protestantism was a major cause of the retardation of European capitalism

The early establishment of capitalism and rapid economic growth was most evident in:

Agrarian states relied on record keeping in order to regulate the size of its population.

A great deal of the economic surplus from agricultural production was absorbed by:

In what ways did religious doctrine inform of the place of work in people's lives?

There has been a tendency to downgrade the importance of gathering in societies based on gathering and hunting because ____________.

Even in the ancient world, some of the key characteristics of modern bureaucracies were evident.

According to the perspective of the !Kung San:

The phrase "time is money" contradicts Calvinist Protestant ideas.

The "putting-out" system was an early example of capitalism.

In what ways does the Protestant Ethic manifest itself in today's economy?

The primary purpose of ancient bureaucracies was to advance the welfare of the citizenry

The invention of the clock stimulated a greater degree of interest in the effective use of time.

The Organization of Work in Preindustrial Times

Industrialization and Its Consequences

Bureaucratic Organization

Technology and Work

Globalization

Getting a Job

Workplace Culture and Socialization

Professions and Professionalization

Who Gets What

Work and Its Rewards

Life on the Job II

Diversity in the Workplace

Work Roles and Life Roles

Conclusion: Work Today and Tomorrow

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Exam 1: Work Before Industrialization

How has the measurement of time affected the way work is done"?

Even though agriculture radically changed the size and density of populations, it retained:

The invention and spread of agriculture allowed people to enjoy more leisure time

Compare gathering and hunting economies with agricultural economies in regard to the amount of time spent working

The transition from gathering and hunting to sedentary agriculture, made possible a significant increase in ____________.

An ethos of sharing is often found in gathering-and-hunting societies because:

One proposed cause for the Agricultural Revolution is the combination of population growth and environmental change.

The rise of Protestantism was a major cause of the retardation of European capitalism

The early establishment of capitalism and rapid economic growth was most evident in:

Agrarian states relied on record keeping in order to regulate the size of its population.

A great deal of the economic surplus from agricultural production was absorbed by:

In what ways did religious doctrine inform of the place of work in people's lives?

There has been a tendency to downgrade the importance of gathering in societies based on gathering and hunting because ____________.

Even in the ancient world, some of the key characteristics of modern bureaucracies were evident.

According to the perspective of the !Kung San:

The phrase "time is money" contradicts Calvinist Protestant ideas.

The "putting-out" system was an early example of capitalism.

In what ways does the Protestant Ethic manifest itself in today's economy?

The primary purpose of ancient bureaucracies was to advance the welfare of the citizenry

The invention of the clock stimulated a greater degree of interest in the effective use of time.

The Organization of Work in Preindustrial Times

Industrialization and Its Consequences

Bureaucratic Organization

Technology and Work

Globalization

Getting a Job

Workplace Culture and Socialization

Professions and Professionalization

Who Gets What

Work and Its Rewards

Life on the Job II

Diversity in the Workplace

Work Roles and Life Roles

Conclusion: Work Today and Tomorrow

Filters