Exam 13: Work and The Economy

Kristin is a policy analyst for the provincial government.Which sector of the economy is she engaged in?

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of capitalism?

Compare "good jobs" with "bad jobs" on a number of factors and using examples.

Which sector of the economy is manufacturing part of?

Where do unions help management to develop systems of labour recruitment,training,and promotion?

Branch plants are typically set up in low-wage,low-tax nations.

Using examples,explain what an oligopoly is.

Who is responsible for the introduction of the assembly line into the workplace?

Because wage levels and other benefits are established by supply and demand,what type of market is the secondary labour market?

Discuss the major revolutions in the form and nature of the economy.

Liz is a civil engineer working for the municipality.She earns $80 000 per year,has a full benefits package,and often works outside the office,travelling and liaising with contractors at job-sites.What type of job would the authors of the textbook argue she has?

Computers extend and increase high levels of skill,while at the same time,computers replace low-skill jobs.

Raymond works as a dishwasher and delivery driver at a local pizza restaurant.Which sector of the economy is he engaged in?

Shannon is a skilled typist who works part-time for a large "temp" agency.According to the textbook,what is Shannon most likely to experience at a higher rate than other office workers?

Why did the government recently give financial bailouts to GM Canada and Chrysler Canada?

The1923 Canadian Combines Investigation Act was intended to prevent the emergence of which of the following?

The credentials required for entry into a profession are highly regulated,a cap on the number of new professionals is maintained,competition is reduced,and earning and demand for services is kept high.In these cases,what do professions act as?

Compare and contrast scientific management and the human relations approach to work.

Carlos is a recent immigrant from Guatemala,and he works most of the year in construction.When construction slows down in the winter,he plays music at a local lounge.According to the labour market development model,what is the name of the setting he works within?

In the middle of the 1800s,Willie was forced to close his blacksmith shop and get work in the new textile mill.According to the stages of labour market development model,which stage does Willie's situation characterize?