Work & Employment
What is Employment?
Work that you do in exchange for payment.
What is a trade union?
A trade union is an organisation of workers that comes together to protect their rights, improve working conditions, negotiate wages, and represent workers in disputes with employers.
What does the WRC stand for?
Workplace Relations Commission
What are the three strands of enterprise?
Personal
Community
Business
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What is the capital city of Canada
Ottawa
What is Work?
Any activity where you put in effort to achieve something, whether you're paid or not.
3 examples of trade unions
IFA - Irish Farmers Association
INTO- Irish National Teachers Organisation
SIPTU - Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union
Fill in the blanks for this well known workplace legislation: Safety, ------ and ------- at ---- Act 2005-2019
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005-2019
What does SWOT stand for?
Strengths
Weakenesses
Opportunities
Threats
How many continents are there on Earth?
7
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
Name 3 Financial Benefits of employment
Wage/salary
Commission
Bonuses
Overtime
Promotion leading to a pay rise
Pension scheme
Name 3 functions of a trade union
Advocating for Workers Rights
Negotiating on behalf of members
Dispute Resolution
Providing legal support and advice
Under the Protection of Young Persons Act 1996 how many hours are 14 year old legally alloweed to work during term time?
0 hours
List 3 ways and organisation can benefit from effective leadership
An organisation benefits from effective leadership in a number of ways, including:
Which animal is known as the 'King of the Jungle'?
Lion
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Name 3 non financial benefits of being employed
New skill/qualification
Experience
Security to plan for the future
Acquire new friends in the workplace
Possibility of travel
List 3 causes of workplace disputes
Poor communication
Unfair treatment
Disputes over pay and benefits
Workplace bully or harassment
Health and safety issues
List 3 benefits of diversity in the workplace
Older employees can train younger employees and help then gain experience
Employees from different cultures and religions can bring new approaches and ideas
The workplace may benefit from having different language and communication skills
Having a diverse workforce will lead to the company having a strong inclusive reputation
Younger employees have new skills and knowledge to pass on
Give an example of an economic activity that occurs in the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors.
Primary:
Farming
Fishing
Forestry
Mining
Secondary:
Manufacturing
Food processing
Construction
Textile Production
Tertiary:
Retail
Healthcare
Education
Tourism & Hospitality
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
In which sport is the term "love" used for a score of zero?
Tennis
Name 5 non financial benefits of being self employed
Being your own boss
Self-esteem
Sense of achievement
Possibility of travel
Feeling respected
Acquire new skills/experience from running a business
List 3 resolutions to worklpace disputes
Negotiation
Mediation
Compromise
Training and awareness
Union Representation
List the 9 groups of unfair dismissals
Age
Race
Religion
Gender
Family Status
Civil Status
Sexual Orientation
Disability
Membership of the traveller community
List and explain 4 different business structures
Franchise: A business where an individual buys the rights to use an established company’s name, products, and business model (e.g., McDonald's, Subway).
Sole Trader: A business owned and run by one person, who keeps all profits but is personally responsible for debts.
STATE ENTERPRISE: A business owned and run by the government e.g. An Post, Bord na Móna
Private Limited Company (Ltd): A business owned by private shareholders, shares are not traded on the stock market, 1-149 shareholders who have limited liability.
PARTNERSHIP: A business owned by 2- 20 partners who share profits and responsibilities
CO-OPERATIVE: A business owned and run by its members e.g. A credit union
Public Limited Company (PLC): A large business whose shares are traded on the stock market and can be bought by the public. 7 or more shareholders e.g. Kerry Group
What planet is closest to the Sun?
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin