Question 1

Jesus Christ,believed by his followers to be the son of God,would be an example of

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Jesus Christ is often regarded as an example of charismatic authority, as his followers were drawn to him based on his perceived supernatural abilities and inspiring message, rather than any traditional or legal authority structures.

Question 2

Before contact with Europeans,the economic system of Canada's Northwest Coast Aboriginal peoples,with their strong cultural art form and traditions,complex authority structure,and semi-nomadic lifestyle,which necessitated following the food cycle for harvesting season and living in permanent settlements in the winter,would be classified as

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Question 3

Sam works on a crab-fishing boat in northern British Columbia.The crab-fishing season is only six months long so the rest of the year he collects unemployment insurance.He is employed in the

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Sam's job involves catching crabs, which falls under the primary sector of the economy as it involves extracting natural resources from the environment. Collecting unemployment insurance is not considered employment and therefore does not fall under any sector.

Question 4

Communes are often operated on the principle that all decisions are made by consensus in order to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be heard.This is an example of

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The principle of making decisions by consensus in communes is characteristic of participatory democracy, which emphasizes the active participation of citizens in decision-making processes. Constitutional monarchy involves a monarch as head of state but with limited powers, while representative democracy involves citizens electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf. Dictatorship involves a single individual or group making decisions without the input or consent of citizens.

Question 5

The Northwest Coast Aboriginal peoples' system of hereditary leadership would be considered a form of

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The Northwest Coast Aboriginal peoples' system of hereditary leadership is based on traditional authority, where leadership is passed down through familial lines and is based on customs and traditions that have been established over time. This is different from rational-legal authority, which is based on rules and laws, and charismatic authority, which is based on personal charisma and influence. Domination is not a type of authority.

Question 6

Mandy is self-employed;she cleans houses for a living.She works in the

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Mandy is providing a service to her clients, which is a part of the tertiary sector. The primary sector involves raw material extraction, while the secondary sector involves manufacturing and construction. The professional sector generally refers to jobs that require a high level of education and training, such as doctors, lawyers, and engineers. None of these describe Mandy's work as a house cleaner.

Question 7

Justine works for a large clothing retailer greeting customers and folding merchandise.Other than management,the company hires only part-time employees and pays only minimum wage with no benefits.Justine works in the

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Justine is working in the secondary labour market as she is in a low paid, part-time position with no benefits. This type of work is often seen as less stable and secure than primary sector jobs that offer higher pay and benefits.

Question 8

Veronica lives in a country whose government was recently overthrown in a military coup,and is now in the process of re-establishing order under the new leaders.This is an example of

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A military coup and the subsequent establishment of new leaders suggests that the government is now being run by a military junta, which is a small group of military officers who have taken control of the government.

Question 9

The funeral of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il was highly choreographed,with citizens being instructed to "show their grief" while being carefully watched by neighbours and state-controlled security cameras.This is an example of

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Question 10

The Registrar's office in your postsecondary institution best fits the definition of a

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The Registrar's office in a postsecondary institution is a bureaucracy because it is a formal organization with a clear hierarchy, specialized roles, and standardized rules and procedures. Its main function is to manage and coordinate the administrative tasks related to students' registration, academic records, and graduation requirements. The Registrar's office is also subject to regulatory and legal frameworks that govern the operation of educational institutions. Therefore, it fits the characteristics of a bureaucratic structure.

Question 11

Employee recognition and incentive programs that identify and reward "model" employees in order to encourage similar behaviours from all employees in the workplace would be in the interest of which theoretical perspective?

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Question 12

If you live in Nunavut,Canada's newest territory,your federal representative is known as a

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Nunavut is a territory, not a province, and therefore does not have a Member of Parliament (MP) like the provinces do. Instead, it has a territorial government with a premier and a representative called the territorial commissioner who acts as the head of government for Nunavut. Therefore, the correct answer is D, territorial commissioner.

Question 13

Utopian communities,where all resources are collectively owned,all labour is shared,all decisions are made by consensus,and all members are considered equal,is based on the principles of

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Utopian communities are based on the principles of communal living and collective ownership, which are also key aspects of communism. Socialism also values communal ownership, but may still allow for some private property and individual control over resources. Capitalism, on the other hand, emphasizes individual ownership and the free market, thereby contradicting the principles of utopian communities. Idealism, while relevant to the concept of utopia, is not a specific political or economic ideology.

Question 14

Employee theft from the workplace continues to be the primary source of financial loss for many large retailers and some have taken extreme security measures that target employees to a much greater extent than customers.This illustrates the concept of _________________ at work.

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This situation illustrates the concept of "alienation" at work, where employees may feel disconnected or estranged from their workplace or the products of their labor, often due to extreme security measures or mistrust.

Question 15

Albert lives in fear of his government's forces that patrol the all-public spaces with weapons,arresting and imprisoning anyone not conforming to the strict laws laid out by the ruling party.This is an example of a

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This scenario describes a totalitarian system, in which the government has complete control over all aspects of society and enforces strict conformity to their ideology through violence and surveillance. This differs from a dictatorship (A), as not all dictatorships necessarily use such extreme measures, a constitutional monarchy (C), as the ruling party in this scenario likely has little regard for constitutional limits on their power, and a military junta (D), which is a specific type of dictatorship in which the military holds power.

Question 16

Investigating the idea of a collective identity,a mechanism to connect individuals to society and particularly to their work,is associated with the ________________ perspective.

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The idea of a collective identity as a mechanism to connect individuals to society and their work is associated with functionalism. Functionalists believe that society is a system of interconnected parts that work together to maintain social order and stability. One of the functions of society, according to functionalism, is to provide individuals with a collective identity and sense of belonging through shared values, norms, and beliefs, which in turn creates social cohesion and a sense of purpose.

Quiz 16: C: Work and the Political Economy