Worksheets9V/Y
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In 1914 the Australian economy largely relied upon...
a)
The Technology sector
b)
Agricultural and Manufacturing sector
c)
The property market
2.
How did 1914 change the nature of the workforce?
a)
More men joined the work force
b)
More women joined the work force
c)
More people became unemployed
3.
Post WW2 Australia's main trading partner was
a)
USA
b)
UK
c)
Germany
d)
China
4.
An employee is...
a)
is someone who works for another person or entity in return for financial compensation.
b)
is someone who employs another person to work for them in return for financial compensation
5.
In 2014, how many Australians were classed as employees?
a)
5 Million
b)
8.4 million
c)
11.5 Million
d)
14 million
6.
It is estimated that nearly what per cent of Australia’sworkforce is employed on a casual or contract basis
a)
15%
b)
25%
c)
35%
d)
45%
7.
Employers must provide which of these to its employees...
a)
High wages and paid holidays.
b)
Good facilities and paid holidays
c)
A safe work place and good facilities
d)
A safe work place and adequate compensation for work completed
8.
organisations of workers who actively seek better pay, safer working conditions and increased job security are known as what?
a)
Councils
b)
Trade Unions
c)
Workers Unions
d)
Employees
9.
The duties of an employee are usually detailed in a...
a)
Letter of acceptance
b)
Position description
10.
Once a person signs a contract of employment they are legally bound to fulfill their obligations.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
to retrench staff means to...
a)
Recruit more staff
b)
Reduce staff
12.
In 2013, which industry retrenched the most staff ?
a)
Construction
b)
Retail
c)
Education
d)
Health care
13.
What was invented in 1968 by an employee of stationery giant 3M.
a)
The Paper Clip
b)
The Sticky Note
c)
Pencil
d)
Ruler
14.
Where might you find details and laws surrounding Work place Health and safety?
a)
Disability discrimination Act
b)
Work health and Safety Act 2011
c)
Duty of care
d)
Position description
15.
The NES stands for...
a)
National Education Standards
b)
National Employer Standards
c)
National Employment Standards
d)
National Employee Standards
16.
How many National Employment Standards are there
a)
5
b)
7
c)
8
d)
10
17.
Failure to comply with the NES results in...
a)
Being Sacked
b)
Fines for individuals
c)
Fines for companies
d)
Fines for individuals and companies
18.
Which of these is NOT an NES entitlement...
a)
Parental leave
b)
Uniform entitlement
c)
Community service leave
d)
Maximum weekly hours of work
100 %
