Question 1

How do semiskilled workers give themselves limited control over the pacing of their work?
A. work ahead
B. up the line
C. doubling up
D. slowing down
A)A and B
B)A and D
C)A, B, and C
D)A, B, and D
E)B, C, and D

Accepted Answer

Semiskilled workers can give themselves limited control over the pacing of their work by working ahead, going up the line, and doubling up. These strategies allow them to manage their workload and pace more effectively.

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT describe unskilled labor/workers?
A)Unskilled workers are closely monitored.
B)Unskilled workers future career aspirations are likely to be nonexistent or modest.
C)Unskilled labor requires little, if any, training.
D)Women are overrepresented among unskilled workers.
E)Blacks and Hispanics are overrepresented among unskilled workers.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Order the following workers according to the level of skills required for the job (highest to lowest).
A. machine operators and assemblers
B. craft workers
C. laborers
A)A > B > C
B)B > C > A
C)B > A > C
D)C > B > A
E)C > A > B

Accepted Answer

Craft workers typically require specialized skills and training, making them the highest skilled among the options. Machine operators and assemblers need technical skills but generally less than craft workers. Laborers usually require the least specialized skills.

Question 4

The Bureau of Labor Statistics distinguishes between unskilled and semiskilled work in terms of
A)length of training.
B)amount of formal schooling.
C)rate of pay.
D)eligibility for fringe benefits.
E)who supervises the work.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Labor Statistics distinguishes between unskilled and semiskilled work primarily based on the length of training required to perform the job.

Question 5

Among unskilled workers
A)women are overrepresented.
B)Blacks are overrepresented.
C)college graduates are overrepresented.
D)immigrants are underrepresented.
E)there is no unionization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Among unskilled workers
A)women are overrepresented.
B)Blacks are overrepresented.
C)college...

Question 6

What is meant by the phrase "hollow corporations"?
A)corporations do not invest in technology
B)corporations seek investment from foreign capital
C)corporations subcontract their production abroad
D)corporations engaged in activities other than production such as investment in the stock market
E)corporations serve as front organizations for illegal activities such as drug smuggling

Accepted Answer

"Hollow corporations" refer to corporations that outsource or subcontract their production to other countries, leaving them with little to no actual physical presence or production in their home country. This can lead to job loss and economic implications for the home country.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about craft workers?
A)They are skilled workers.
B)They typically learn their trade through apprenticeship programs.
C)Many of their unions have historically made efforts to exclude women and minorities.
D)Automation has affected them more than other factory workers.
E)Compared with operatives, they have more autonomy over their jobs.

Accepted Answer

The statement "Automation has affected them more than other factory workers" is not true. Craft workers generally have skills that are not easily automated, so they have been less affected by automation compared to other factory workers.

Question 8

Sweatshops traditionally involve all of the following EXCEPT
A)low wages.
B)harsh working environments.
C)child labor.
D)high levels of skill.
E)safety problems.

Accepted Answer

Sweatshops are known for exploiting workers by paying them low wages, subjecting them to harsh working conditions, employing child labor, and often disregarding safety concerns. However, high levels of skill are not typically associated with sweatshop labor, as they often involve repetitive and simple tasks that require minimal training or education.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT classified as an extractive industry?
A)fishing
B)mining
C)agriculture
D)textiles
E)forestry

Accepted Answer

Extractive industries involve extracting raw materials from the earth, sea or forest. Fishing, mining, agriculture and forestry all involve extracting resources from the earth, sea or forest. Textiles however involve transforming already extracted raw materials into finished products, and do not involve extraction from the earth, sea or forest.

Question 10

In steel production, American manufacturers became less competitive because of
A)outdated technology.
B)outsourcing.
C)assembly-line techniques.
D)lack of raw materials.
E)inability to recruit workers.

Accepted Answer

Outdated technology in American steel production led to inefficiencies and higher production costs compared to competitors who adopted newer, more efficient technologies.

Question 11

What is paper entrepreneurialism?
A)A growth in the manufacturing sector's paper usage.
B)A manipulation of balance sheets by firms to make more profits without making more or better products.
C)The finance industry's mechanism for making take-home pay appear to increase faster than inflation.
D)A federal policy to financially underwrite increased opportunities for communities to develop new industries.
E)The issuing of worthless stocks to manipulate the asking price for a company.

Accepted Answer

Paper entrepreneurialism refers to the manipulation of financial statements and balance sheets by firms to create the appearance of growth and profitability without actually producing better products or increasing productivity. It is often associated with corporate fraud and unethical business practices.

Question 12

Which of the followings is a common factor in the decline of the American automobile and steel industries?
A)failure to make enough investment in new technology
B)declining demand in industrializing countries
C)lack of government regulation
D)lack of unionized work force
E)insufficient executive compensation

Accepted Answer

Both industries faced challenges in adapting to new technology and investing in research and development, leading to a decline in competitiveness.

Question 13

All of the following would be considered skilled workers EXCEPT
A)precision production operators.
B)mechanics
C)telephone-like repairers.
D)workers in construction trades.
E)assembly line workers.

Accepted Answer

While all of the other options involve workers who require specialized training and knowledge to perform their tasks, assembly line workers typically do not require the same level of skill and expertise. They may receive some training and may need to be able to perform tasks quickly and accurately, but they do not require the same level of technical proficiency as the other options.

Question 14

U.S.agricultural productivity has increased, and the U.S.has a highly productive extractive sector, a large and productive manufacturing sector, and an increasing service sector.Give these characteristics, according to Hodson and Sullivan, what term best characterizes American society?
A)post-industrial society
B)monopoly capitalism
C)advanced industrial society
D)democratic capitalism
E)social democracy

Accepted Answer

The characteristics listed in the question are consistent with a society that has reached an advanced stage of industrialization. Thus, the best term to describe American society would be an advanced industrial society. A post-industrial society would have a declining manufacturing sector and an increasing emphasis on the service sector, which is not necessarily the case in the U.S. Monopoly capitalism is not an accurate term as it describes a system where a few large corporations dominate the market, which is not the case in the U.S. Democratic capitalism and social democracy are political ideologies, and while they may describe certain aspects of American society, they do not capture the overall economic structure and characteristics listed in the question.

Question 15

Machine operators and assemblers are also called
A)craft workers.
B)laborers.
C)semiskilled workers.
D)unskilled workers.
E)skilled workers.

Accepted Answer

Machine operators and assemblers typically require some level of training or education, making them semiskilled workers. They are not considered unskilled because they have specialized knowledge and expertise in their particular field, but they may not have the advanced skills or qualifications of skilled workers. Craft workers typically have even higher levels of specialized training or apprenticeships, while laborers generally perform manual or unskilled labor.

Question 16

Federal price supports
A)provide farmers with cash to maintain their farms during economic downturns.
B)establish a minimum for farm commodity prices.
C)are most beneficial to the smallest farms.
D)are on the rise in recent years.
E)are no longer used in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

Federal price supports establish a minimum price for farm commodity prices, intended to prevent market fluctuations from causing severe income drops for farmers. It is not intended to provide cash to maintain their farms during economic downturns or to be most beneficial to the smallest farms. While there have been some changes to the types of price supports used in recent years, they are still utilized in some form in the U.S.

Question 17

The manufacturing sector includes all of the following industries EXCEPT
A)automobiles.
B)chemicals.
C)mining.
D)textiles.
E)vegetable canning.

Accepted Answer

The manufacturing sector involves converting raw materials into finished goods or products. Automobiles, chemicals, textiles, and vegetable canning are all examples of manufacturing industries. Mining, however, involves extracting natural resources and is considered part of the mining and quarrying sector.

Question 18

Bench work is likely to be
A)well-paid.
B)repetitive.
C)highly skilled.
D)autonomous.
E)machine-paced.

Accepted Answer

Bench work typically involves performing repetitive tasks, such as assembly line work or quality control inspections. It may not require highly specialized skills or autonomy, and the pay can vary depending on the industry and location. Machine pacing may also be a factor, as the pace of work is often set by the machinery involved.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT true? As farm productivity has risen,
A)farm prices have fallen.
B)small farms have increased in number.
C)family-owned farms have begun to disappear.
D)energy costs and credit burdens have risen.
E)farmers have sought alternative employment.

Accepted Answer

The passage does not provide any information that small farms have increased in number.

Question 20

Craft workers
A)unlike unskilled workers, have lost many jobs because of increased automation.
B)in recent decades have been a major occupational destination of minorities trying to improve their economic situation.
C)like professionals, feel that only they have the expertise to determine how to best do a job.
D)often have jobs that are characterized by high stress due to repetitive tasks and quotas.
E)are too competitive with each other to organize effectively.

Accepted Answer

The statement "like professionals, feel that only they have the expertise to determine how to best do a job" indicates that craft workers have a sense of expertise when it comes to their job tasks. This feeling of expertise also often leads to resistance to changes or automation in their jobs. None of the other choices accurately describe craft workers.

Quiz 8: From Field, Mine, and Factory

How do semiskilled workers give themselves limited control over the pacing of their work? A. work ahead B. up the line C. doubling up D. slowing down

Which of the following does NOT describe unskilled labor/workers?

Order the following workers according to the level of skills required for the job (highest to lowest) . A. machine operators and assemblers B. craft workers C. laborers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics distinguishes between unskilled and semiskilled work in terms of

Among unskilled workers

What is meant by the phrase "hollow corporations"?

Which of the following is NOT true about craft workers?

Sweatshops traditionally involve all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT classified as an extractive industry?

In steel production, American manufacturers became less competitive because of

What is paper entrepreneurialism?

Which of the followings is a common factor in the decline of the American automobile and steel industries?

All of the following would be considered skilled workers EXCEPT

U.S.agricultural productivity has increased, and the U.S.has a highly productive extractive sector, a large and productive manufacturing sector, and an increasing service sector.Give these characteristics, according to Hodson and Sullivan, what term best characterizes American society?

Machine operators and assemblers are also called

Federal price supports

The manufacturing sector includes all of the following industries EXCEPT

Bench work is likely to be

Which of the following is NOT true? As farm productivity has risen,

Craft workers