Exam 13: Work and the Economy

Which sector of the economy is agriculture part of?

Productivity refers to the farming sector, fishing, logging, and mining.

According to the textbook, which of the following is a major problem with the deskilling thesis?

Discuss why part-time work been increasing in Canada, along with the pros and cons of part-time work.

What was responsible for the dramatic shift from foraging to agricultural economies?

The secondary labour market is disproportionately made up of high-skilled, well-educated workers.

What do we call work that requires a low skill level, is poorly paid, has little autonomy and few, if any, benefits?

Because wage levels and other benefits are established by the forces of supply and demand, as well as by the power of those employed in it, what type of market is the primary labour market?

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

Explain how work has changed over time.

What is the dominant economic system worldwide?

Describe the three sectors of the economy.

Using examples, explain what an oligopoly is.

The human relations style of management advocated less authoritarian leadership on the shop floor.

At a fast-food burger joint, workers are exclusively assigned one of the following tasks: a chipper who fries potatoes, a flipper who grills meat patties, and a condiment person who puts garnish on the buns.What is a common sociological term for the way this establishment is organized?

According to the textbook, why do youth in particular have a difficult time accepting ridicule and humiliation in the workplace?

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?

How has globalization affected work and workers?

The institution that organizes the production, distribution, and exchange of goods and services is the political system.

Why were scientific management principles introduced into the workplace?