Nature of Work + Changing Work Patterns
Outline ONE reason people work
to meet specific needs
economic
value and status
Identify one right for employees
•Clear and correct rate of pay
•Leave entitlements as outlined by the contract/award
•Safety in the workplace (from all forms of harm)
•Receive appropriate training to complete work tasks in a safe manner
•Freedom to belong to/join a union
•Protection from unfair dismissal and the right to appeal
•Free from discrimination/harassment
Identify TWO individual roles people may have
work
leadership
parenting
caring
volunteering
religion
recreation
studying
hobbies
Which sport has teams called the Swifts and Vixens?
Netball
What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado
Identify two social factors that lead to changing work patterns
education/retraining
technology
computers
automation/robotics
research and development
employment/unemployment
perceptions of gender
family circumstances, including structural change
government policy
economics
Identify the two examples of legislation under workplace structures
health and safety + equal employment opportunity
Outline how TWO roles overlap
Volunteer + Recreation = Surf Life Saving, Coaching and playing sport
Work + Leadership = CEO, manager etc.
Religion + Work = Nun, Monk, Cult Leader
Which Australian athlete is known as “The Queen of the Pool”?
Ariarne Titmus
What is the currency used in Japan?
Yen
Account for ONE trend in unemployment rates for women
Decreasing as more women return to the workforce post birth.
Recent trends indicate women are more at risk of unemployment than males due to industries they participate in e.g. hospitality/services (areas where spending directly influences jobs)
Women generally see highest rates of employment in their 20s with a decrease in their 30s (lowest across relative lifespan)
Outline changes that have occured to leave entitlesments to increase gender equity
Parental leave - available to all parents, biological and adoptive, increased number of weeks that can be shared between partners, specific allocation of leave for partners
Exchanging money for time - online shopping may cost more for delivery but gives back time to pick up kids, stay later at work etc.
Exchange knowledge for time - Coaching kids sports = participating in volunteer, recreational role that also gives more time with dependant.
What do the Olympic rings represent?
The five inhabited continents and unity
Which chocolate bar is advertised with the slogan “You’re not you when you’re hungry”?
Snickers
Outline how 2 patterns of work are influenced by economics
Recessions/Booms - full-time, part-time, volunteer, self-employed
Give 2 examples of how work conditions meet the rights of employees
Awards - outline fair and correct rate of pay, leave entitlements etc.Protection from unfair dismissal
Grievance procedures - Right to a workplace that is free from discrimination/harassment. Protection from unfair dismissal, safety in the workplace
Formal - Centrelink payments to support transition, maintain income and access services like NDIS to gain respite care to fulfil other roles. Online training to engage in education and retrain for a different field of employment e.g. support worker
Informal - Family to share caring responsibilities which can provide more time for adult to engage in hobbies etc.
What year was the first modern Olympics held?
1896
Adelaide is known as the city of what?
Propose why seasonal and shiftwork would be more suited to one stage of the lifespan than another
Young adults vs older/middle aged - physical demands, caring requirements, stability of income, other responsibilities
Need to show comparison.
How do flexible work patterns and practices increase efficient work practices?
Job Share - retain higher quality employees who can share a role, fulfil their responsibilities and maintain higher productivity with greater work/life balance, Individuals able to work to their strengths within the role - balance weaknesses/strengths
Flexible work patterns - remote work creates less fatigue/stress due to reduced travel = more focused and engaged. Working 5 day work week within 4 days - build trust, greater flow and focus when working, expectations remain high with greater capacity to rest and rejuvenate. Less time off work as appointments can be scheduled for day off
A couple has divorced, propose TWO strateges to assist one parent in managing multiple role expectations
Negoitiating and sharing roles - custody agreements and clear division of parental responsibilities can lead to increased time/capacity to fulfil responsibilities
Using technology - shared iCal or using zoom/facetime to stay in touch with kids when not present
etc.
Explain the difference between a duck and a golden duck in cricket.
Golden duck - batter gets out first ball faced
Duck - Batter gets out without scoring a run
(There's more than this - silver, bronze, diamond, platinum #whosayscricketisboring)
If you write this five-letter word in all caps, it reads the same right side up and upside down.
SWIMS