Exam 12: Work and Occupations

When Joaquim immigrated to Canada,he left a job as a top executive in a marketing firm.In Canada,he is unable to find work in his field.What is one of the primary reasons immigrants like Joaquim have trouble entering the Canadian workforce?

Michelle works in the education system.Unfortunately,full-time work in her field has disappeared with the onset of the latest recession,so she works from contract to contract.Why would employers in her profession prefer to offer contracts each year rather than full-time work?

Aboriginal workers are especially susceptible to the "bad work syndrome," which makes it an extreme challenge for them to get better jobs.

"Despite whatever difficulties there may be,no work enterprise could succeed without using bureaucratic principles." Do you agree or disagree with the assertion? Discuss and support your position,making connections to material in this chapter.

Since the 1970s,the Canadian labour force has changed dramatically.List and discuss the ways in which our present labour force is different from that of three to four decades ago.

According to the text,which statement best reflects the relationship between the implementation of technology in the workplace and the quality of work?

Jose,Salvador,and Manuel are three Mexican migrant farm workers who were legally employed as seasonal agricultural workers in Canada.The owner of the farm called them into the office midway through the season,fired them without explanation,and sent them back to Mexico the next day.What is this situation an example of?

Which phrases would best describe the "quality control" approach?

How are unions and professional associations alike?

Luana was unable to find work,and so she set up her own business after graduating from university.According to the text,what important characteristic does her job lack?

What objective was met by management through implementing Taylorism,or "scientific management"?

Based on self-report surveys,which statement best describes Canadian jobs?

There were quality-control issues with one toaster model that was being made in the factory.As part of the problem-solving process,teams of employees were formed to discuss the challenge and suggest solutions.The toaster production problem was solved.What aspect of the workplace did this process help to improve?

People with disabilities face barriers to good jobs.

According to the text,what impact does occupational sex segregation have on workplace satisfaction?

According to the text,between 2000 and 2013,what percentage of part-time workers in Canada said they would prefer to be full-time workers?

How has the movement to a service economy affected the types of jobs available in the Canadian economy?

What is the Canadian trend regarding nonstandard jobs?

According to the text,what was a function of the assembly line?

Brad,a recent university graduate,starts work as a civil engineer.He is satisfied with his pay,but even more pleased about the opportunities for promotion and the great benefits package.According to the text,which term best identifies the aspects of work that are pleasing to Brad?