Changes in Employment Flashcards
1
Q
Areas where job displacement is taking place.
A
Some job roles are disappearing with ICT: in factories workers can be replaced by the use of computer controlled robots. Clerks filling out paperwork can be replaced by databases.
2
Q
What ways have working patterns changed?
A
Robots can operate 24/7
Can work from home
Everything is connected to phone
3
Q
What negatives could some changes of working patterns lead to?
A
Jobs become unenjoyable
Sleep deprivation
Decreased motivation
