(Industry Study) — Socialogical Factors

Question 1

Sociological factors refers to…

Answer 1

The impact of the industry on both individuals and people within groups. Areas may include;
- Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)
- Anti-Discrimination
- Unions
- Industrial Relations
- Multi-skilling
- Specialisation
- Quality Control
- Workplace Cultures

Question 2

Positive sociological effects include:

Answer 2

• A boost in community morale when new work opportunities are offered by an industry.
• The provision of subsided housing and support for community projects.

Question 3

Negative sociological effects include:

Answer 3

• Noice pollution that effects sleep.
• Effluents that have an impact on health
• Restructuring decisions that effect employment levels.
• Job security
• Career paths

Question 4

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) is what?

Answer 4

It is the process of providing legislative support which ensures that all employees are treated with fairness and respect in the workplace and are not subjected to any form of discrimination or harassment.

Question 5

Anti-Discrimination in workplace

Answer 5

• Laws have been enacted to ensure that workers are not disadvantaged or threatened.

Question 6

What are Unions?

Answer 6

It is a alliance of workers, usually from common fields of employment, who forms an association which uses its strength of numbers to monitor and initiate changes in working conditions, by negotiating with the employer(s).

Question 7

Historically, unions have been responsible for:

Answer 7

• Wage increases through the award system.
• Safer workplaces.
• Greater equality for women.
• Improvement in working hours.
• Entitlements to paid holidays and better employment conditions.
• The establishment of a universal superannuation system.

Question 8

What is Industrial Relations?

Answer 8

It refers to the employer-employee relationship that exits in a business, industry, state or country.

Question 9

What is Quality Control?

Answer 9

It is the maintenance of quality at a level that satisfies the customer and that is economical to the producer or seller.

Question 10

What are the 4 stages of Quality Control?

Answer 10

1. Drafting stage.
2. Involves testing the materials that are going to be used to make the product.
3. Creating the product.
4. The finished product is checked.

Depending on the project, not every one of these stages takes place when controlling the quality of a product.

Question 11

In what ways does business play a role in Multimedia?

Answer 11

• Promoting sales to external clients/customers. (Presentations, videos & animations)
• Staff training (Web Based Training)
• Shareholders meetings (presentations)
• Internal meetings of various subject matters.