Question 1

The streamlining of work processes that lead to the development of mass production techniques was brought about with the adoption of scientific management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What did the Hawthorne experiments teach us about work?

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Question 3

What is a key reason why Instagram works well as a means for advertising products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Microcelebrities can recommend products to their friends and followers directly. 
B)  Users have strong controls to prevent third-party usage of their data. 
C)  Instagram makes sure all advertisers are trustworthy before allowing use of the service. 
D)  Microcelebrities don't have to disclose if they're sponsored to promote a product.

Question 4

Gig-workers on contracts in the sharing economy do not typically receive the same wages, rights, and benefits as employees or workers in traditional industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are some of the downsides of gig-work for labourers?

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Question 6

What is a positive outcome that has resulted from the introduction of 3D printing into our society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduce electronic waste 
B)  Fewer frictions around digital consumption 
C)  Reduce consumerism as everybody can print any object 
D)  Reduce social inequality

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the core elements of post-industrial society as identified by Bell?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dominance of network-based industries 
B)  An increase in information services alongside information production 
C)  Creation of a network-industrial elite 
D)  Dominance of science-based industries

Question 8

Explain what an e-lancer is?

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Question 9

Which of the following are key features describing networked organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paperless work, Virtual teams, Mobile reach 
B)  Paperless work, Mobilized teams, Virtual reach 
C)  Decentralized work, Mobilized teams, Virtual reach 
D)  Centralized work, Mobilized teams, Capital reach

Question 10

Someone who is acting as a prosumer might do the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  post an item to Etsy that they created themselves. 
B)  construct an item that they bought and took home from Ikea. 
C)  playing a standard single-player video game. 
D)  develop a unique app for other people to place content on.

Question 11

This variant of Marxist social theory puts emphasis on workers' ability to self-organize with the aim of creating changes in the workplace and throughout society at large.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour Liberation Theory 
B)  Union Mobilization Theory 
C)  Autonomous Marxism 
D)  Concentrated Practice Marxism

Question 12

What are three key features of networked organizations?

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Question 13

After his death on June 25, 2009, the Michael Jackson Wikipedia page:

Accepted Answer

A)  Was not edited for two weeks as a sign of respect. 
B)  Broke the record for most-viewed web page in history. 
C)  Became a place where users could post their memories about the late pop idol. 
D)  Was constantly edited as conflict emerged over how he should be portrayed.

Question 14

Produsage communities do not follow strict hierarchies and do not require any regulation in order to operate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individual team members working on a produsage product often receive low wages or no wages, and remain involved because of personal satisfaction gained by doing the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Labour of Technology

The streamlining of work processes that lead to the development of mass production techniques was brought about with the adoption of scientific management.

What did the Hawthorne experiments teach us about work?

What is a key reason why Instagram works well as a means for advertising products?

Gig-workers on contracts in the sharing economy do not typically receive the same wages, rights, and benefits as employees or workers in traditional industries.

What are some of the downsides of gig-work for labourers?

What is a positive outcome that has resulted from the introduction of 3D printing into our society?

Which of the following is one of the core elements of post-industrial society as identified by Bell?

Explain what an e-lancer is?

Which of the following are key features describing networked organizations?

Someone who is acting as a prosumer might do the following:

This variant of Marxist social theory puts emphasis on workers' ability to self-organize with the aim of creating changes in the workplace and throughout society at large.

What are three key features of networked organizations?

After his death on June 25, 2009, the Michael Jackson Wikipedia page:

Produsage communities do not follow strict hierarchies and do not require any regulation in order to operate.

Individual team members working on a produsage product often receive low wages or no wages, and remain involved because of personal satisfaction gained by doing the work.