Vocab Race
listening secretly
eavesdropping
We plan ____________after class.
to...
Around what fraction of US companies use some kind of surveillance methods on their employees?
2/3
He was the most ____________________ person I've ever met; he thought he should get anything he wanted without even trying.
entitled
Past Passive Gerunds
Sarah appreciated __________(give) a car for her birthday by her parents.
having been given
at random, without our choosing
will-nilly
We look forward to .....
gerund
Name 2 stereotypes of millennials that we heard in the video
need constant praise, can't do anything before 10:30, entitled/expect raise, need mental health days
The Electronic Communication Privacy act permits ___________ monitoring of business calls.
legitimate
Gerund or infinitive?
I regret (tell) you that your bank account is empty.
to tell
the act of monitoring someone
surveillance
I stopped ________ on my way to class this morning.
to...
From our discussions on workplace surveillance, name 3 reasons why an employer might monitor their employees.
prevent theft, prevent harassment, prevent racial slurs, monitor job productivity, following rules
The fact that my boss monitors us on camera and checks our emails makes me feel _______________ and disrespected.
demeaned
Gerund or infinitive?
I want to try (pass) the Korean proficiency exam, so I'm going to try (attend) a Korean meet up this quarter.
to pass, attending
lawful, reasonable
legitimate
A: I can't seem to remember to do my homework.
B: Why don't you try ____________?
gerund
Name 3 ways millennials might change the workplace, according to to the reading we did in class.
A different way to measure productivity, work life blend instead of balance, prioritizing relationships, empowering employees
When I saw that he was making private phone calls, at first I thought it was for something bad or ______________, but then I realized he was planning a surprise party for me.
sinister
Past Gerunds
_________ (meet) my best friend the first week of college helped me through college.
having met
to insult, to cause loss of dignity
demean
Mom: Do you remember _________ to England when you were a child? I didn't remember__________ any photos of you while we were there.
Daughter: Yes, I do remember ______________ there!
going, to take, going
According to the reading about Starbucks, what are the two social policies that set it apart from other companies?
They give their employees health insurance and benefits (even if part-time), they pay the coffee bean producers more than the average market price. (23% more)
In a suspicious work environment, it's difficult to maintain one's _________________ and sense of pride in the work.
dignity
Name two cons of workplace surveillance, as we heard in class listenings and in our discussions
loss of respect/dignity, distrust, stress, lower work productivity