OpenStax Business Ethics Test Bank
Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
* = Correct answer
Multiple Choice/Fill in the Blank
1. Which of the following is not an alternative to the traditional office work model? (Select all
that apply.)
A. job sharing
B. remote working
C. offshoring*
D. precarious proletariat
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Application
2. Some companies, like Facebook, have opted for ________ in lieu of traditional office spaces.
A. cubicles
B. workplace campuses*
C. telecommuting exclusively
D. minimalist offices
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Real-world
3. Which of the following are benefits of job sharing? (Select all that apply.)
A. Work can suffer because of limited time.
B. Work can be passed off at intervals.*
C. Job sharers can collaborate well.*
D. The practice works in all fields.
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Interpersonal
4. Which of the following is an aspect of employment that contingency workers (i.e.,
temporary, gig) receive?
A. Employment taxes are paid by the employer.
B. Benefits are received from the company employer.
C. Employment taxes are not paid by the employer.
D. Benefits may be received from a placement/staffing agency.*
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Analyze
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Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
AACSB: Analytical
5. ________ is the practice of offering flexible hours.
A. Job sharing
B. Gig economy
C. Access economy
D. Flex time*
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Real-world
6. Which type(s) of workers are more likely to take advantage of flexible work policies? (Select
all that apply.)
A. accountants outside of tax season*
B. persons operating heavy equipment
C. workers with family duties*
D. managers with supervisory skills
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflection
7. Which of the following is the best example of a bias against work start-time flexibility, or
flextime?
A. Managers view late starters as more motivated.
B. Managers must supervise those who work 9 am to 5 pm more.
C. Managers view early starters as more motivated.*
D. Managers view flextime employees as more independent.
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Real-world
8. Online platform economies have resulted in which fundamental change for consumers?
A. The Internet has facilitated new business models.
B. Consumers can supplement their income.*
C. Peer-to-peer models have launched.
D. The marketplace is more centralized.
Difficulty: Difficult
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Application
9. What was the outcome of the Microsoft temporary-worker lawsuit?
A. Fringe benefits for gig workers were eliminated.
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Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
* = Correct answer
Multiple Choice/Fill in the Blank
1. Which of the following is not an alternative to the traditional office work model? (Select all
that apply.)
A. job sharing
B. remote working
C. offshoring*
D. precarious proletariat
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Application
2. Some companies, like Facebook, have opted for ________ in lieu of traditional office spaces.
A. cubicles
B. workplace campuses*
C. telecommuting exclusively
D. minimalist offices
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Understand
AACSB: Real-world
3. Which of the following are benefits of job sharing? (Select all that apply.)
A. Work can suffer because of limited time.
B. Work can be passed off at intervals.*
C. Job sharers can collaborate well.*
D. The practice works in all fields.
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Interpersonal
4. Which of the following is an aspect of employment that contingency workers (i.e.,
temporary, gig) receive?
A. Employment taxes are paid by the employer.
B. Benefits are received from the company employer.
C. Employment taxes are not paid by the employer.
D. Benefits may be received from a placement/staffing agency.*
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Analyze
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Chapter 10: Changing Work Environments and Future Trends
AACSB: Analytical
5. ________ is the practice of offering flexible hours.
A. Job sharing
B. Gig economy
C. Access economy
D. Flex time*
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Real-world
6. Which type(s) of workers are more likely to take advantage of flexible work policies? (Select
all that apply.)
A. accountants outside of tax season*
B. persons operating heavy equipment
C. workers with family duties*
D. managers with supervisory skills
Difficulty: Easy
Blooms: Remember
AACSB: Reflection
7. Which of the following is the best example of a bias against work start-time flexibility, or
flextime?
A. Managers view late starters as more motivated.
B. Managers must supervise those who work 9 am to 5 pm more.
C. Managers view early starters as more motivated.*
D. Managers view flextime employees as more independent.
Difficulty: Moderate
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Real-world
8. Online platform economies have resulted in which fundamental change for consumers?
A. The Internet has facilitated new business models.
B. Consumers can supplement their income.*
C. Peer-to-peer models have launched.
D. The marketplace is more centralized.
Difficulty: Difficult
Blooms: Apply
AACSB: Application
9. What was the outcome of the Microsoft temporary-worker lawsuit?
A. Fringe benefits for gig workers were eliminated.
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