Impact of Technology on Labour (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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Who developed dual labour market theory in 1995?
Who developed dual labour market theory in 1995?
Michael J. Piore
Which features characterise the secondary labour market?
Which features characterise the secondary labour market?
Low wages, low status & insecure work
What did Zuboff call the process where workers operate under constant observation?
What did Zuboff call the process where workers operate under constant observation?
Mechanism of objectification
What are 'cybernetic identities' according to Zuboff?
What are 'cybernetic identities' according to Zuboff?
Digital profiles shaping careers
What is 'aesthetic labour' as defined by Ken Roberts (2001)?
What is 'aesthetic labour' as defined by Ken Roberts (2001)?
Selecting workers on ability to look right
What are the four components of McDonaldisation?
What are the four components of McDonaldisation?
Efficiency, calculability, predictability, control
What does McDonaldisation eliminate according to Ritzer?
What does McDonaldisation eliminate according to Ritzer?
Creativity
Which four trends did Bryman identify in Disneyisation?
Which four trends did Bryman identify in Disneyisation?
Theming, de-differentiation, merchandising, emotional labour
What makes emotional labour stressful for workers?
What makes emotional labour stressful for workers?
Managing authentic vs required feelings
What functions does deskilling serve according to Braverman?
What functions does deskilling serve according to Braverman?
Keeps wages down, increases control, enables automation
How many workers did the TUC represent by 2014?
How many workers did the TUC represent by 2014?
5.98 million - less than half of 1980s
What did Craine (1997) term cycles of unemployment and temporary work?
What did Craine (1997) term cycles of unemployment and temporary work?
Black magic roundabouts
What did Lewis (2011) conclude about upskilling workers?
What did Lewis (2011) conclude about upskilling workers?
Doesn't automatically upskill the work