Quiz about the Gig Economy

What was the author trying to think of in 2016?

• An idea for a book

• A new job

• A business startup

• A vacation plan

What was the author's experience working at Amazon like?

• Highly rewarding

• Exploitative and underpaid

• Flexible and autonomous

• Relaxed and stress-free

What was the author's role while working for Uber?

• Customer service representative

• Warehouse manager

• Delivery driver

• Uber driver

What did the author observe about the star rating system at Uber?

• It was not implemented at Uber

• It had no impact on the drivers

• It was used to reward the drivers

• It was used to control and potentially deactivate the drivers

What did the author highlight as the main issue with the gig economy model?

• Lack of freedom and flexibility

• Offloading business risk onto the workers

• Generous benefits for the workers

• High level of job security

What did the author suggest about the spreading of this type of work?

• It will only benefit the gig economy workers

• It will result in loss of employment rights for all workers

• It will have no impact on the economy

• It will lead to improved employment rights for all workers

What did the author emphasize as the importance of fighting for workers in the gig economy?

• Corporate interests and profits

• Indifference and apathy

• Personal gain and profit

• Moral concern and self-interest

What did the author find shocking about the treatment of workers at Amazon?

• Lack of disciplinary actions

• Exploitation of vulnerable workers

• Equal treatment and fair wages

• Generous benefits and high pay

What did the author observe about the vocabulary used at Amazon?

• It had no impact on the workers

• It accurately reflected the work environment

• It was misleading and disingenuous

• It was empowering and motivating

What did the author highlight as the potential consequence of not taking a concern for the gig economy workers?

• Improved working conditions for all workers

• Loss of employment rights for all workers

• Increased profits for the companies

• Stagnant economy and job market