The Transformation of Society and the Work Habits of Citizens

question 32

Multiple Choice

The transformation of society and the work habits of citizens was deeply rooted in the use of time, which included the concepts of task time and clock time. What was the main difference between the two?

• A) Daily routines were regularly connected to an assessment of time.
• B) Time was viewed as a form of currency.
• C) The use of time was more significant than output.
• D) Time was a concept more critical for the self-employed.

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Definitions:

Better Wages

An improvement in the compensation that workers receive for their labor, often a key objective of labor unions and worker advocacy groups.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational piece of U.S. legislation, established in 1935, that protects workers' rights to organize, to bargain collectively, and to engage in other activities related to collective bargaining and mutual aid.

Employer's Willingness

An indication of how open or receptive an employer is to engaging in practices such as negotiations, improvements, or concessions in the workplace.

Closed Shop Arrangements

Employment practices where only members of a labor union can be hired and remain employed.