Ch 12 - world of work

Any task that requires effort to achieve a result is called

• Homework

• work

• Housework

• jobs

Any work done in return for payment is called

• Employment

• Career

• Job

• Occupation

Which of the following are examples of unpaid work?

• Teaching

• Walking the dog

• Doing homework

• Nursing

People who work for themselves are called

• Employees

• Employers

• Self-employed

• Volunteers

The practice of giving up your time and energy without payment in order to benefit society is called

• Employment

• Work

• Hobby

• Volunteerism

The three main sectors of employment in Ireland are:

• Industry(secondary)

• Retail

• Services(Tertiary)

• Agriculture(Primary)

All those people who are available and willing to work are called the

• Economy

• Working class

• Labour force

• Work force

Which of the following are not part of the labour force

• Retired people

• Teachers

• Doctors

• Those in full-time education

Those who are available for work but cannot find a suitable job are said to be

• Idle

• Volunteers

• Employed

• Unemployed

Identify the public sector workers below:

• Teachers

• Farmers

• Nurses

• Plumbers