The Evolving Australian Workforce (8 Economics)

What is the term used to describe the practice of engaging individuals or businesses outside of an organisation to carry out jobs previously done within the business?

• Offshoring

• Outsourcing

• Automation

• Casualisation

Which technological advancement during the Industrial Revolution significantly changed the way people lived and worked?

• Internet

• Steam power

• Robotics

• Mobile technology

What is the main reason businesses engage in offshoring?

• To increase local employment

• To cut labour costs

• To improve local infrastructure

• To reduce environmental impact

Which of the following is a relatively new profession that has emerged due to technological advances?

• Factory worker

• Social media manager

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

What is the average time Australians spend in a job, according to the text?

• 2.5 years

• 3.3 years

• 4.5 years

• 5.0 years

What is the definition of a full-time employee in Australia?

• Works less than 20 hours a week

• Works 35 hours or more per week

• Works 25 hours a week

• Works only on weekends

Which industry in Australia is experiencing growth due to the ageing population?

• Agriculture

• Health care and social assistance

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What has been a significant influence on the modern workforce, as mentioned in the text?

• Decline in education

• Rapid development of technology

• Increase in manual labour

• Decrease in global trade

What is the term for moving an entire production process overseas?

• Outsourcing

• Offshoring

• Automation

• Casualisation

What is a common feature of the future world of work, as suggested in the text?

• Decreased use of technology

• Flexible working arrangements

• Increased manual labour

• Fixed working hours