The Changing World of Work Quiz

What was the atmosphere like in workplaces before the Industrial Revolution?

• Strict and formal

• Competitive and tense

• Relaxed and family-like

• Chaotic and disorganized

What major change did railroads bring to the workplace?

• Introduction of personal relationships

• Creation of a management structure

• Decrease in work hours

• Increase in wages

How did the railroad industry contribute to time management?

• By creating new clocks

• By eliminating time zones

• By introducing digital watches

• By standardizing time and establishing time zones

What was the average workweek duration in most industries by the turn of the century?

• Sixty hours

• Seventy hours

• Fifty hours

• Forty hours

What was a common response from workers to the new management practices?

• Organizing labor unions

• Quitting their jobs

• Accepting the changes

• Starting their own businesses

What role did women take on in the workforce due to the creation of middle management?

• Factory workers

• Construction workers

• Clerical and secretarial positions

• Railroad engineers

Why were department store jobs desired by city girls?

• Short working hours

• Flexible working conditions

• High wages

• Opportunity to wear and promote latest fashions

What happened to women in traditional male jobs after the world wars?

• They were promoted

• They were forced out

• They continued in those roles

• They received higher wages

What was the goal of scientific management practices?

• To reduce the number of workers

• To improve efficiency and increase production

• To increase worker satisfaction

• To create more skilled positions

What was a common sight in workplaces before the Industrial Revolution?

• Digital computers

• Singing and conversation

• Robots and automation

• Formal meetings