BP Ch. 8.1 Human Resource Basics

Removes work from one company and sends it to another that can complete it at a lower cost:

• benefits

• outsourcing

• labor union

• termination

Which is an example of a job in the service industry?

• construction

• car manufacturing

• real estate

• farming

Which job would be considered a white collar job?

• physical trainer

• police officer

• auto technician

• accountant

In the U.S. workforce, white-collar workers are more important than blue-collar workers.

• True

• False

Technology refers to the use of automated machinery, electronic equipment, and integrated computer systems to help increase the efficiency of work production.

• True

• False

All of the people 16 years and older who are employed or who are looking for a job.

• Workforce

• White-collar worker

• Blue-collar worker

• Service worker

One whose work is more mental than physical and involves the handling and processing of information.

• Workforce

• White-collar worker

• Blue-collar worker

• Service worker

One whose job involves more physical work, including the operation of machinery and equipment or other production activities.

• Workforce

• White-collar worker

• Blue-collar worker

• Service worker

Produce intangible goods for businesses and consumers.

• Workforce

• White-collar worker

• Blue-collar worker

• Service worker

A planned reduction in the number of employees in order to cut costs and make a business more efficient.

• Economic cycle

• Human resources

• Downsizing

• Outsourcing