CONTEMPORARY WORKPLACE ISSUES

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1 ISBN CONTEMPORARY WORKPLACE ISSUES Option 8 WORK EDUCATION YEARS 7 10 WORKBOOK by Dora Evans

2 Contemporary Workplace Issues Option 8, Work Education, Years 7 10 Author: Dora Evans THIS WORKBOOK SUPPORTS OPTION 8 CONTEMPORARY WORKPLACE ISSUES OF THE NSW BOARD OF STUDIES WORK EDUCATION SYLLABUS, YEARS A STUDENT TEXTBOOK AND TEACHER GUIDE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SUPPORT OF THIS OPTION. Copyright Dora Evans, February 2004 ISBN DISCLAIMER All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from either the author or the publisher, Software Publications Pty Ltd. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. These learning materials have been prepared for use as part of a structured vocational eduction and training course and should be used only within that context. The information contained herein was correct at the time of preparation. Legislation and case law is subject to change and readers need to inform themselves of the current law at the time of reading. PUBLISHER Software Publications Pty Ltd (ABN ) HEAD OFFICE SYDNEY Unit 10, 171 Gibbes Street Chatswood NSW 2067 Phone: (02) Fax (02) BRANCHES Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland AUSTRALIA TOLL-FREE NUMBERS Phone: Fax: WEB ADDRESS PUBLISHED AND PRINTED IN AUSTRALIA

3 The NSW Work Education Syllabus (Years 7 10) The 2003 NSW Work Education Syllabus has two core modules: Part 1, Preparing Futures Part 2, Working Communities There are 12 elective options to this syllabus: Option 1 Using Technology in the Workplace; Option 2 Workplace Safety; Option 3 Life Transitions; Option 4 Community Participation; Option 5 Learning about the Workplace; Option 6 Workplace Communication; Option 7 Workplace Environments; Option 8 Contemporary Workplace Issues; Option 9 Managing Finances; Option 10 Government Initiatives and Community Partnerships; Option 11 Learning in the Workplace; Option 12 School-developed Option. This book supports Option 8, Contemporary workplace issues. For information on books supporting other options, please contact Software Publications Pty Ltd. The resources The resources for this option include: Student Textbook Student Workbook Teacher Guide The student textbook The student textbook can be used for self-paced learning, but is best suited for classroom learning. The student workbook This book is the student workbook. All written exercises can be completed in this book. The answers can be found in the textbook, from your teacher, or from your own independent research. The teacher guide The teacher guide contains the answers to the exercises posed in the student workbook and gives ideas on further reading and other helpful teaching suggestions. Contemporary Workplace Issues Dora Evans i

4 Chapter 10 Chapter 10 The impact of globalisation EXERCISE 112: What is the main aim of globalisation? EXERCISE 113: In the following list, tick the organisations that are involved in globalisation. World Economic Forum International Military Fund World Trade Organisation Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development World Bank Organisation for Economic Coercion and Development International Monetary Fund United Nations Conference on Trade and Development World Economic Fund International Labour Organisation 52 Contemporary Workplace Issues Dora Evans

5 The impact of globalisation EXERCISE 114: Why did the Australian government want to phase out tariffs in the manufacturing industry? a. To encourage the manufacturing industry to become more efficient b. To make the manufacturing industry more internationally competitive c. To increase the manufacturing industry s export opportunities d. All of the above. EXERCISE 115: What happened to the Australian manufacturing industry when tariffs were phased out? EXERCISE 116: How did this affect the broader community? Contemporary Workplace Issues Dora Evans 53

6 Chapter 10 EXERCISE 117: In the following list, tick the characteristics that apply to outworkers. Mainly men Mainly women Work in their own homes Usually white Anglo-Saxon Australians Usually from non-english speaking backgrounds Work in factories EXERCISE 118: What benefits has Australia seen from globalisation? EXERCISE 119: What has happened to income per head of population in countries that have opened up to globalisation? a. It has decreased b. It has stayed the same c. It has increased d. It rises temporarily then falls. 54 Contemporary Workplace Issues Dora Evans