1.1 Industry and Enterprise Quiz

Which invention is considered to have significantly changed the way we live our lives?

• The wheel

• The internet

• The light bulb

• The steam engine

Which technological developments in agriculture have led to fewer people being needed to work the land to produce food?

• Mechanization of farming equipment

• Use of genetically modified crops

• Implementation of precision agriculture

• All of the above

Automation has affected the hierarchical structure of an organisation’s staff by:

• Reducing the number of middle management positions

• Increasing the need for manual labor

• Eliminating the need for any management

• Creating more hierarchical levels

Despite the advances in computer aided design, the ability to sketch designs on paper is still considered important by many designers because:

• It allows for quick and spontaneous idea generation.

• It is more accurate than digital design tools.

• It is required by design regulations.

• It is cheaper than using computer software.

What is one positive effect that fully automated robotic production lines have had on employment?

• Increased job opportunities in maintenance and programming

• Decreased need for skilled labor

• Higher unemployment rates

• Reduced job satisfaction

Which of the following is a low-cost method of self-promotion and advertising that young designers could use to get their ideas noticed?

• Social media marketing

• Television advertising

• Billboard advertising

• Radio advertising

How might the staff-owners of a worker-cooperative be motivated differently to staff of a non-cooperative organisation?

• They have a direct stake in the success of the business.

• They receive higher salaries than in non-cooperative organizations.

• They have less responsibility and decision-making power.

• They are motivated by external shareholders.

What is a potential downside of increased automation in the workplace?

• Higher levels of employee engagement

• Increased job displacement

• More opportunities for creative work

• Greater job security

Why might some companies resist the adoption of new technologies?

• Fear of increased competition

• High initial investment costs

• Desire to maintain traditional methods

• All of the above

How has the internet changed the way businesses operate globally?

• By reducing the need for international trade

• By enabling instant communication and transactions

• By increasing the cost of operations

• By limiting access to global markets