Question 1

Describe how globalization and knowledge economy affect workplace and employment.

Accepted Answer

The answer may cover a variety of topics

Question 2

The negative effects of unemployment ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase with the frequency of periods of unemployment 
B)  occur regardless of the quality of the job lost 
C)  arise solely because of loss of income 
D)  occur only at the level of the individual 
A)  increase with the frequency of periods of unemployment 
B)  occur regardless of the quality of the job lost 
C)  arise solely because of loss of income 
D)  occur only at the level of the individual

Question 3

One of the benefits of the Canadian labour market is that it allows its workers to exercise considerable control over the work process, and how it is to be done and scheduled. This is especially evident when Canada is compared to other developed countries, such as Germany or Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Distances travelled by private vehicle to work, the time required, and the density of traffic encountered have all increased dramatically in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In general, illness in the workplace today in Canada is most likely to result from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an exposure to hazardous materials at the workplace 
B)  unpaid overtime 
C)  eye sight loss 
D)  repetitive strain injury 
A)  an exposure to hazardous materials at the workplace 
B)  unpaid overtime 
C)  eye sight loss 
D)  repetitive strain injury

Question 6

The following statement about Keynesianism is FALSE: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern governments need to intervene in order to ensure than employment remains at the highest-sustainable level 
B)  Boosting employment levels and wages is the chief prerequisite for steady economic growth 
C)  There is a greater need to invest in high-income, high-skilled jobs than in manual work 
D)  Maximizing employment is the key to economic growth 
A)  Modern governments need to intervene in order to ensure than employment remains at the highest-sustainable level 
B)  Boosting employment levels and wages is the chief prerequisite for steady economic growth 
C)  There is a greater need to invest in high-income, high-skilled jobs than in manual work 
D)  Maximizing employment is the key to economic growth

Question 7

De-skilling refers to the fact that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  most workers today are lacking essential skills 
B)  most university programs do not teach the skills needed by the employer 
C)  there is a push to hire less skilled personnel to save costs 
D)  most entry-level jobs now go to recent immigrants 
A)  most workers today are lacking essential skills 
B)  most university programs do not teach the skills needed by the employer 
C)  there is a push to hire less skilled personnel to save costs 
D)  most entry-level jobs now go to recent immigrants

Question 8

The following statement regarding health and jobs is TRUE: ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  In general, people in jobs requiring higher education, such as medicine or law, are less healthy than manual workers 
B)  Employment and health are unrelated 
C)  While we see some correlation between health and employment, most of it can be explained by confounding variables 
D)  In general, people in stable, well-paying jobs are healthier than people in unstable or poorly-paying jobs 
A)  In general, people in jobs requiring higher education, such as medicine or law, are less healthy than manual workers 
B)  Employment and health are unrelated 
C)  While we see some correlation between health and employment, most of it can be explained by confounding variables 
D)  In general, people in stable, well-paying jobs are healthier than people in unstable or poorly-paying jobs

Question 9

What are the features of the changing nature of employment in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The answer should include refe

Question 10

The following best summarizes the difference between Liberal regime countries' approach to workplace training and education and that of northern European countries (e.g. Denmark): ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Northern European countries expect workers to come "job ready" 
B)  In liberal regime countries, employers invest heavily in workplace training 
C)  Work security and full-time work is less robust in European countries than in Liberal regime ones 
D)  Canada and the United States have a bigger disconnect between training/education and workplace needs than many European countries 
A)  Northern European countries expect workers to come "job ready" 
B)  In liberal regime countries, employers invest heavily in workplace training 
C)  Work security and full-time work is less robust in European countries than in Liberal regime ones 
D)  Canada and the United States have a bigger disconnect between training/education and workplace needs than many European countries

Question 11

According to the effort-reward model of workplace impacts on health, ________ can be considered a reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  less work 
B)  punishment for failure to meet employer expectations 
C)  employer recognition 
D)  transfer to a more demanding job 
A)  less work 
B)  punishment for failure to meet employer expectations 
C)  employer recognition 
D)  transfer to a more demanding job

Question 12

The demand-control model of workplace impacts on health measures ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship between the demands made of an employee and the capacity to meet those demands 
B)  the demands placed on one's body and the response of the worker to those demands 
C)  the impact of metabolic disorders on personal health 
D)  the impact of brain growth and the demands that this growth places on the body 
A)  the relationship between the demands made of an employee and the capacity to meet those demands 
B)  the demands placed on one's body and the response of the worker to those demands 
C)  the impact of metabolic disorders on personal health 
D)  the impact of brain growth and the demands that this growth places on the body

Question 13

The implications of shift work are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mostly positive and are associated with better health 
B)  mostly positive and are associated with better ability to juggle work and family life 
C)  mostly negative for health, especially for women 
D)  positive for men, but not for women 
A)  mostly positive and are associated with better health 
B)  mostly positive and are associated with better ability to juggle work and family life 
C)  mostly negative for health, especially for women 
D)  positive for men, but not for women

Question 14

To count as "unemployed" in Canada, you must be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recently out of work 
B)  actively seeking work 
C)  out of work for at least six weeks 
D)  fired by your last employer 
A)  recently out of work 
B)  actively seeking work 
C)  out of work for at least six weeks 
D)  fired by your last employer

Question 15

Today, developed countries such as Canada undergo accelerated industrialization due to globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The usual effect of privatization is to have higher paid, skilled workers replaced by lower-paid employees who experience less job security, less control over the work, and lower wages and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Unemployment may affect health of individuals at the individual, family, and community level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain how work affects health.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but focus on the poten

Describe how globalization and knowledge economy affect workplace and employment.

The negative effects of unemployment ________.

One of the benefits of the Canadian labour market is that it allows its workers to exercise considerable control over the work process, and how it is to be done and scheduled. This is especially evident when Canada is compared to other developed countries, such as Germany or Japan.

Distances travelled by private vehicle to work, the time required, and the density of traffic encountered have all increased dramatically in Canada.

In general, illness in the workplace today in Canada is most likely to result from ________.

The following statement about Keynesianism is FALSE: ________.

De-skilling refers to the fact that ________.

The following statement regarding health and jobs is TRUE: ________.

What are the features of the changing nature of employment in Canada?

The following best summarizes the difference between Liberal regime countries' approach to workplace training and education and that of northern European countries (e.g. Denmark): ________.

According to the effort-reward model of workplace impacts on health, ________ can be considered a reward.

The demand-control model of workplace impacts on health measures ________.

The implications of shift work are ________.

To count as "unemployed" in Canada, you must be ________.

Today, developed countries such as Canada undergo accelerated industrialization due to globalization.

The usual effect of privatization is to have higher paid, skilled workers replaced by lower-paid employees who experience less job security, less control over the work, and lower wages and benefits.

Unemployment may affect health of individuals at the individual, family, and community level.

Explain how work affects health.

Introduction: The Conventional Understanding of Health and Its Alternative

Thinking About Individual and Population Health

Health Care Services and Health Research Methods New

Population Health and Social Epidemiology

Income, Inequality, and Health

Childhood and the Transition to Adulthood

Gender and Health

Social Support, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, and Racism

Health of Indigenous Peoples

Housing and Neighbourhood

Food, Food Insecurity, Nutrition, Obesity, and Health

The Environment and Health New

Social Patterning of Behaviour

The Politics of Population Health

Understanding Social Determinants of Health

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Exam 10: Employment, Working Conditions, and Health

Describe how globalization and knowledge economy affect workplace and employment.

The negative effects of unemployment ________.

One of the benefits of the Canadian labour market is that it allows its workers to exercise considerable control over the work process, and how it is to be done and scheduled. This is especially evident when Canada is compared to other developed countries, such as Germany or Japan.

Distances travelled by private vehicle to work, the time required, and the density of traffic encountered have all increased dramatically in Canada.

In general, illness in the workplace today in Canada is most likely to result from ________.

The following statement about Keynesianism is FALSE: ________.

De-skilling refers to the fact that ________.

The following statement regarding health and jobs is TRUE: ________.

What are the features of the changing nature of employment in Canada?

The following best summarizes the difference between Liberal regime countries' approach to workplace training and education and that of northern European countries (e.g. Denmark): ________.

According to the effort-reward model of workplace impacts on health, ________ can be considered a reward.

The demand-control model of workplace impacts on health measures ________.

The implications of shift work are ________.

To count as "unemployed" in Canada, you must be ________.

Today, developed countries such as Canada undergo accelerated industrialization due to globalization.

The usual effect of privatization is to have higher paid, skilled workers replaced by lower-paid employees who experience less job security, less control over the work, and lower wages and benefits.

Unemployment may affect health of individuals at the individual, family, and community level.

Explain how work affects health.

Introduction: The Conventional Understanding of Health and Its Alternative

Thinking About Individual and Population Health

Health Care Services and Health Research Methods New

Population Health and Social Epidemiology

Income, Inequality, and Health

Childhood and the Transition to Adulthood

Gender and Health

Social Support, Social Capital, Social Exclusion, and Racism

Health of Indigenous Peoples

Housing and Neighbourhood

Food, Food Insecurity, Nutrition, Obesity, and Health

The Environment and Health New

Social Patterning of Behaviour

The Politics of Population Health

Understanding Social Determinants of Health

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