Question 1

Louisa is a high school English teacher in a high-income,well-paying school district in the wealthy commuter suburbs of Chicago.Most of her students are kids of CEOS and VPs of corporations,and both the parents and children themselves hope that the kids will someday following in their powerful parents' footsteps.Students like Louisa,and she is able to have free reign over her curricula to put her Master's of English Literature to good and interesting use as an excellent teacher,yet none of her students would ever consider becoming a teacher - they see teachers as a sub-par way to impact the business world,even though teachers teach all future business leaders.Louisa feels somewhat unsatisfied with her work,despite the seemingly-great circumstances.Which of the following elements of meaningful work is likely missing from her job?

Accepted Answer

Louisa may feel unsatisfied because she is not experiencing a sense of contribution to a greater good. Despite being an excellent teacher, her students and their parents do not value her profession as much as they value business careers, which may leave Louisa feeling unfulfilled. The other options (sense of agency, development of talents, and adequate income) do not seem to be issues for her.

Question 2

A very successful CEO gave a commencement speech at a prestigious university,telling the young graduates that in order to be successful in the business world (to follow in his footsteps),they needed to view their professional identities that needed to be constantly maintained and improved,working constantly on their individual "brand" and professional image.Using the language of identity-work,the kind of "self" that most aligns with his advice is:

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Since Scientific Management's heyday,corporations have shifted from behavioral forms of control to control processes that focus much more on workers' ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Corporations have increasingly focused on controlling workers' "souls," meaning their thoughts, emotions, and identities, rather than just their physical actions or behaviors.

Question 4

Tomi best describes his job as a "content designer;" he works on a freelance basis for companies around the world who need to outsource writing to someone who can write persuasive advertising content for their websites.As such,Tomi works from home and his work-life is constantly shifting.Tomi loves what he does but struggles with the precarity of his work.In the last three months,he has joined a church,a community organization,and has become involved in local politics.He is considering moving closer to his family.What might we say that Tomi is searching for?

Accepted Answer

Tomi is looking for ontological security, which means he seeks stability and a sense of belonging in his personal life to balance the uncertainty of his work as a freelancer. Joining a church, a community organization, and local politics are all ways he is seeking to establish a sense of rootedness and security beyond his work.

Question 5

Of the following,who is most likely to have the most leisure time?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following,who is most likely to...

Question 6

Which of the following scenarios best illustration what we mean when we say that "the self is an achievement"?

Accepted Answer

James's scenario illustrates "the self is an achievement" as he actively changes his accent and adapts to a new environment to fit into a different social and professional context, showcasing personal transformation and self-construction.

Question 7

Writing about the "creative class," Richard Florida argues that the age of the organization is over.What does he name as the new organizing factor shaping people's lives?

Accepted Answer

Richard Florida argues that the new organizing factor shaping people's lives is "Place." He believes that the creative class is attracted to places where they can find a supportive community, diverse cultural experiences, and opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Thus, the location or place of work or living has become a crucial factor in attracting and retaining individuals with talent and creativity.

Question 8

Suely is an inspector on an assembly line at a cupcake plant,tasked to reject defective packaging.She embraces the opportunity to ensure that the company's product meets its high standards,rejecting packaging for any imperfection she notices.She soon punished by the management for rejecting too many.Realizing that she is not going to be single-handedly able to increase the standards of her company's product,she randomly starts two cupcakes a minute instead of carefully analyzing the ones that pass.Which principle of meaningful work did management violate when they punished her for,essentially,doing a good job?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suely is an inspector on an assembly...

Question 9

In the book Raising the Bar,Clif Bar CEO Gary Erickson spends a great deal of time writing about his company's mission to make the best energy bars,as well as the extensive human relations orientation of his company: as a company,they go on bike rides,sponsor athletic teams,have breakfasts every Thursday morning,and play a lot.What element of "meaningful work" best describes these non?-work elements of "working" at Clif Bar?

Accepted Answer

The non-work elements at Clif Bar, such as going on bike rides, sponsoring athletic teams, having breakfasts every Thursday morning, and playing a lot, all enhance belonging or relationships. These activities promote a strong sense of community within the company and create opportunities for employees to build meaningful relationships with their colleagues outside of a work setting.

Question 10

Sometimes when students read Raising the Bar,they decide that they would not want to work for a company life Clif Bar.Of the following,which do you imagine to be the most likely reason for their hesitance to work at Clif?

Accepted Answer

All of the reasons listed could be potential factors for hesitance to work at Clif Bar. Some individuals may prefer a different type of socializing, prioritize time outside of work for personal passions, or simply have different preferences and values that do not align with the culture at Clif.

Question 11

Which of the following terms is used to describe the condition in which traditional stability-maintaining structures of class,family,and industrial forms have waned,and,as a result,people experience greater pressure to create their own sense of stability?

Accepted Answer

Reflexive modernization refers to the process of individuals becoming more conscious of the need to make their own choices and create their own sense of stability in a rapidly changing world, as traditional structures of society become weaker. This term describes the shift away from traditional forms of stability, and the increasing need for individuals to take control of their own lives. Options B, C, and D are not relevant to this concept.

Question 12

Which of the following terms best describes the phenomenon when workers frequently make lateral job-changes?

Accepted Answer

The term "horizontal hypermobility" refers to the frequent lateral job-changes made by workers, which is the phenomenon described in the question. The other options are not related to the phenomenon of job changes. "Creative class" refers to a group of people who are engaged in creative industries such as advertising, design, and arts. "Ontological security" refers to a sense of stability and continuity in one's identity and existence. "The precariat" refers to a social class characterized by insecurity and uncertainty in their work and life.

Question 13

Which of the following orientations to time are surgeons,cabinet makers,artists,and graphic designers most likely to share,given the nature of their work?

Accepted Answer

Surgeons, cabinet makers, artists, and graphic designers all work on projects that require attention to detail and a focus on completing specific tasks rather than adhering to a strict schedule dictated by clock time. Therefore, they are most likely to share an orientation towards task time.

Question 14

Brian wanted a career in medicine and scored off-the-charts on his boards.Despite having the option to specialize in a high-profile area like plastic surgery,cardio-thoracic surgery,or neurosurgery,he opted for emergency medicine.Emergency medicine is scheduled shift-work,which allows him time to volunteer at his kids' schools and play baseball with them,and to continue training vigorously for the triathlons and wilderness races he so enjoys.Given the characteristics of meaningful work,how could we best explain Brian's choice?

Accepted Answer

Brian chose emergency medicine because it offers a work-life balance that allows him to spend time with his family and pursue personal interests, rather than focusing solely on prestige or skill development.

Question 15

The short-term thinking and constant change that characterizes modern capitalism means that corporations and constantly expanding and contracting,making employees much more expendable (rather than highly valuable resources with whom deep relationships of loyalty and trust are built).Which of the following terms best describes this new work arrangement's impact on workers and organizations?

Accepted Answer

The "corrosion of character" refers to the negative impact of modern capitalism on workers and organizations, characterized by short-term thinking and constant change, making employees expendable and diminishing the importance of loyalty and trust in working relationships.

Question 16

There is often a correlation between the management of time and sense of agency.Based on what you know about a worker's sense of agency and the management of time,which of the following rings truest?

Accepted Answer

When work is dictated by clock time, the worker's schedule is heavily structured and they must adhere to specific time frames for tasks. This can result in a feeling of being controlled by external forces rather than having control over their own work, leading to a decreased sense of agency.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an element of identity work?

Accepted Answer

Identity is not always thoroughly individual, as it can also be shaped by social and cultural factors outside of an individual's control.

Question 18

When workers think of themselves as "family members," "teammates," or "associates" rather than "employees," we can say that the corporation has successfully persuaded workers to:

Accepted Answer

The corporation has successfully persuaded workers to adopt managerial discourse into their everyday narratives of self-identity by using terms like "family members," "teammates," or "associates."

Question 19

Contrasting the social,political,and economic conditions that characterize life today with the social,political,and economic conditions that characterized life during the Fordist period,we could say:

Accepted Answer

Today's society is often described as experiencing "light" or "liquid" modernity, characterized by flexibility, mobility, and rapid change, unlike the "heavy" or "solid" modernity of the Fordist period, which was marked by stability and permanence.

Question 20

Elsa is an elementary school teacher in a rural school district where resources and budgets are always tight;on nights and weekends,she works at the local bar in order to supplement her income.Her school has a warm and cohesive culture where teachers,administrators,students,and families all pitch in and help out in the project of education.She has been able,recently,to use her significant skill as an artist to develop a new arts curricula for the 3rd -5th grade math classes.The community holds teachers and her,in particular,in very high regard because she is excellent at what she does.Still,she feels somewhat unsatisfied by this work arrangement.Which of the following elements of meaningful work is likely missing from her job?

Accepted Answer

Although Elsa enjoys her job and the community values her work, she is still working a second job at a bar to supplement her income. This indicates that her job is not providing enough income for a decent living, which is one of the elements of meaningful work. The other elements mentioned in the passage, such as a sense of agency, enhancing belonging or relationships, and permitting use and development of talents, are already present in Elsa's job.

Quiz 14: Communication, meaningful Work, and Personal Identity