problem 1:

“There is little agreement on what constitutes work”.

Examine the dissimilar conceptions of work in modern society.

problem 2:

(a) Determine five aims of taylorism.

(b) What are the features of fordism and post-fordism?

problem 3:

(a) How would you state the concept of “McDonalisation”?

(b) What are the features of McDonalisation?

(c) Identify three negative consequences of McDonalisation.

problem 4:

(a) How would you state the work-life balance concept?

(b) What are the benefits to business when introducing policies to underpin work-life balance?

(c) What are employers doing to aid enhance work-life balance?

problem 5:

(a) Why is gender equality an significant issue in our modern society?

(b) How can gender be mainstreamed at the workplace?

problem 6:

(a) What is globalisation and what does it involve?

(b) Does globalization damage workers’ interests?