WorksheetsChapter 1: You and the World of Work
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Job Market
the demand for particular jobs
practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services
the way you use your time, energy, and resources
the ways in which the world's economies are linked
Telecommuting
working at home using a computer, fax, and telephone
a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience
practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services
an organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company
Career
a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience
the ways in which the world's economies are linked
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
the demand for particular jobs
Global Economy
the ways in which the world's economies are linked
the way you use your time, energy, and resources
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
an organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company
Lifestyle
the way you use your time, energy, and resources
the demand for particular jobs
working from home using a computer, fax, and telephone
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
Team
an organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
a series of jobs built upon a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience
practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services
Economy
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services
the demand for particular jobs
the ways in which the world's economies are linked
Outsourcing
practice in which businesses hire other companies or individuals to produce their goods or services
a series of related jobs built on a foundation of interest, knowledge, training, and experience
an organized group that sets goals, makes decisions, and implements actions within a company
the ways in which a group produces, distributes, and consumes its goods and services
While she is taking classes at the local community college for a degree in landscaping, Rosa works part time as a florist's assistant. This part-time work is an example of:
a career
telecommuting
a job
outsourcing
When people try to determine how they want to spend their time, resources, and energy, they are considering their:
goods and services
expenses
teams
lifestyles
Advances in ____________ are constantly and rapidly changing how people work.
technology
career
self-fulfillment
export
The owner of Stonegate Gardens has built her interest in flowers and plants into a ____________ by working in a series of jobs with increasing responsibilities.
technology
career
self-fulfillment
export
The main reasons people work are to earn money, be with people, and experience ________________.
technology
career
self-fulfillment
export
Mayfield Motor Company has eliminated its middle managers and encouraged workers to set their own goals, make decisions, and put action plans in place. This company is using a ___________ approach.
team
telecommuting
goods-producing
service-producing
Ben has a job as a writer for a public relations company downtown, but he works at home. He uses a computer a fax machine to send in his articles and a phone to communicate with his supervisor. This is an example of __________.
team
telecommuting
goods-producing
service-producing
