Exam 13: Work and the Economy

There are a number of reasons why the increase in part-time work in Canada may not be problematic.Which of the following reflects one of these reasons?

What do we call organizations that work to promote workers' collective interests and rights?

More likely than not, deskilling is taking place in the old economy-for instance, assembly-line manufacturing.

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

What percentage of Canadian workers are employed in organizations that have more than 500 employees?

Selena works part-time at a grocery store and is hoping to gain enough hours to reach full-time status so she can both pay her rent and eat.What kind of worker is Selena?

How would a sociologist address the question of whether free or regulated markets are better for society?

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

Alfred produces the parts for a very specialized piece of machinery and then sells them to a supplier.Which societal institution is Alfred engaged in with his activities?

What are the main problems with part-time work from a sociological point of view?

Brian works a split shift at the drive-through window at a local fast food franchise.He makes minimum wage and no benefits.What type of job would the authors of the textbook argue he has?

Janet and her partner Sylvie have an organic farm.They sell vegetables in the summer at the local farmers' market and run a "brown box" program in the winter, delivering vegetables to local subscribers' doorsteps.Which sector of the economy are Janet and Silvie engaged in?

In the context of a market, what do we call the desirability and availability of goods and services?

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?

In which of the following respects are unions and professional associations alike?

What kind of organization is the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada most likely to be?

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

According to the textbook, what caused each sector of the economy to rise to dominance at a particular time?

The Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire is a recent example of the poor working conditions that often accompany worker exploitation.

What is the "time crunch" and why is it happening?