Post-War Boom

What type of jobs did the majority of workers have according to the change in employment?

• Blue-collar jobs

• White-collar jobs

• No-collar jobs

• Part-time jobs

What industries did the workers in white-collar jobs primarily work for?

• Technology and healthcare

• Education and government

• Corporations and large businesses

• Small businesses and startups

What was one of the reasons for the change in employment patterns?

• Decrease in technological advancements

• Rise in technological advancements

• Reduction in education opportunities

• Increase in manual labor jobs

Why was there a greater need for workers with technological skills?

• Due to the expansion of higher education

• Because of the decrease in white-collar jobs

• As a result of the rise in technological advancements

• Owing to the decline in large businesses

What is a conglomerate in the context of business expansion?

• A) A single business that operates in one location

• B) A corporation that owns smaller companies of different sorts

• C) A government-owned collection of companies

• D) A non-profit organization that works with various small businesses

Which of the following is an example of a conglomerate?

• A) A local bakery that sells pastries

• B) A university offering different courses

• C) Samsung, which works in electronics, shipbuilding, and insurance

• D) A small family-owned restaurant

What is a franchise?

• A) A small business that operates in one industry

• B) A government program to support local businesses

• C) A large business that offers similar services in multiple locations

• D) A partnership between two companies to share resources

What did large businesses begin to do that affected individuality according to the text?

• They began to offer more choices to consumers.

• They started to standardize life.

• They reduced the number of franchises.

• They encouraged workers to express their individuality.

What was one method used by large businesses to see how workers would fit into the corporate world?

• Providing additional training for workers.

• Giving personality tests to workers.

• Encouraging workers to start their own businesses.

• Increasing workers' salaries.

How did some people feel about the rise in conformity?

• They felt it was unnecessary and harmful.

• They disliked the lack of diversity it caused.

• They liked conformity and belonging.

• They were indifferent to the changes.