Understanding the Four-Day Work Week

Understanding the Four-Day Work Week

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The four-day workweek offers numerous benefits to workers, companies, and society by reducing stress, increasing job satisfaction, and improving life quality. Workers maintain productivity by reorganizing work and eliminating unproductive tasks, such as excessive meetings. Companies benefit from reduced turnover and a higher-quality applicant pool. The four-day week represents a shift towards a new lifestyle, requiring government support for broader adoption. As the concept spreads, it emphasizes the importance of free time for everyone.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some benefits of a four-day work week for employees?

Decreased productivity

More work hours

Higher job satisfaction

Increased stress levels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can companies maintain productivity with a four-day work week?

By hiring more employees

By reorganizing work and cutting unproductive activities

By extending work hours

By increasing the number of meetings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary target for improving productivity in a four-day work week?

Expanding office space

Hiring more managers

Reducing the number of meetings

Increasing employee salaries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal change does the four-day work week represent?

A new way to balance life and work

A shift towards more work-focused lifestyles

A return to traditional work values

An increase in mandatory overtime

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the government play in the adoption of a four-day work week?

Providing financial incentives to companies

Mandating a four-day work week for all businesses

Supporting the expansion beyond innovative companies

Reducing taxes for employees