Understanding Work and Psychological Processes in IOP1501
Self-regulated career self-management, business and digital savvy, life-long lea
What are the characteristics of the
work-life balance, autonomy, value-driven development, and a focus on societ
changing meaning of work for individuals?
contribution.
What is the significance of an It emphasizes employment creation and personal growth, encouraging individu
entrepreneurial mindset in the context of adapt and innovate in their careers.
work?
How does technology influence work Technology impacts the interdependence of work and the ability to create, mar
according to the learning material? and sell products and services.
What is meant by life-long learning in the It refers to continuous personal and professional development, upskilling, and
context of work? adapting to changes in technology and the work environment.
What is the importance of work-life It promotes integration in high-tech living work community systems, allowing
balance in modern work environments? individuals to manage personal and professional responsibilities effectively.
What does autonomy in work refer to? It refers to the control and flexibility individuals have in self-directed forms of w
What are some questions individuals 'Am I using my strengths and capabilities?'; 'Am I making a difference?'; 'Do I ad
should consider regarding their work's value?'
value?
Define work and employment, describe individuals and organizations from a sy
What are the learning outcomes of
perspective, outline current labor trends, explain entrepreneurial ecosystems, d
Learning Unit 2?
entrepreneurship globally and in Africa, and comment on the future of work.
, Understanding Work and Psychological Processes in IOP1501
What is the focus of the book chapter by It discusses the interdependence of work and technology.
Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
What chapters should be studied for Chapter 2, Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of Coetzee and Schreuder's book on careers.
understanding changes in the world of
work?
What is the Ecological Systems Model in It is a framework that examines how groups develop structures to operate effec
relation to work? within their environment.
What does the term 'entrepreneurial It refers to the network of individuals, organizations, and resources that suppor
ecosystem' entail? entrepreneurship.
How does the concept of agency relate to Agency refers to the ability of individuals to take initiative and make choices in
work? careers.
What is the role of digital platforms in They allow for the creation, marketing, and selling of niche products and servic
modern work? lower entry costs.
What is the significance of personal growth It enables individuals to enhance their skills and capabilities, contributing positi
and development in the context of work? to their work and society.
What does 'value-driven product It focuses on creating products and services that enhance the human experien
development' emphasize?
The ability to adapt quickly to changes in the work environment and career
What is meant by 'career agility'?
opportunities.
, Understanding Work and Psychological Processes in IOP1501
What is the importance of upskilling in It ensures that individuals remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing
today's work context? market.
How can individuals find meaningful ways By focusing on their strengths and capabilities and seeking opportunities that a
to contribute to society through work? with their values.
What is the impact of high-tech living work They facilitate better integration of work and personal life through technology.
community systems on work?
What does it mean to have a self-directed It allows individuals to manage their work independently, making their own dec
form of work? and setting their own goals.
What is the relevance of understanding It helps individuals and organizations adapt to changes in the job market and
current labor trends? workforce dynamics.
What is the significance of defining work It establishes a foundational understanding of the concepts that will be explore
and employment in Learning Unit 2? throughout the unit.
The phases include nomadic hunting and gathering societies, the agricultural p
What are the phases of work evolution
classic civilizations, the feudal system, the merchant capitalist system, and the
mentioned in the notes?
industrial period.
What significant event marks the beginning The Industrial Revolution in 1771.
of the five surges of work according to
Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
What is the fifth surge of work evolution The ICT revolution in 1971.
identified by Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
Self-regulated career self-management, business and digital savvy, life-long lea
What are the characteristics of the
work-life balance, autonomy, value-driven development, and a focus on societ
changing meaning of work for individuals?
contribution.
What is the significance of an It emphasizes employment creation and personal growth, encouraging individu
entrepreneurial mindset in the context of adapt and innovate in their careers.
work?
How does technology influence work Technology impacts the interdependence of work and the ability to create, mar
according to the learning material? and sell products and services.
What is meant by life-long learning in the It refers to continuous personal and professional development, upskilling, and
context of work? adapting to changes in technology and the work environment.
What is the importance of work-life It promotes integration in high-tech living work community systems, allowing
balance in modern work environments? individuals to manage personal and professional responsibilities effectively.
What does autonomy in work refer to? It refers to the control and flexibility individuals have in self-directed forms of w
What are some questions individuals 'Am I using my strengths and capabilities?'; 'Am I making a difference?'; 'Do I ad
should consider regarding their work's value?'
value?
Define work and employment, describe individuals and organizations from a sy
What are the learning outcomes of
perspective, outline current labor trends, explain entrepreneurial ecosystems, d
Learning Unit 2?
entrepreneurship globally and in Africa, and comment on the future of work.
, Understanding Work and Psychological Processes in IOP1501
What is the focus of the book chapter by It discusses the interdependence of work and technology.
Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
What chapters should be studied for Chapter 2, Sections 2.1 and 2.2 of Coetzee and Schreuder's book on careers.
understanding changes in the world of
work?
What is the Ecological Systems Model in It is a framework that examines how groups develop structures to operate effec
relation to work? within their environment.
What does the term 'entrepreneurial It refers to the network of individuals, organizations, and resources that suppor
ecosystem' entail? entrepreneurship.
How does the concept of agency relate to Agency refers to the ability of individuals to take initiative and make choices in
work? careers.
What is the role of digital platforms in They allow for the creation, marketing, and selling of niche products and servic
modern work? lower entry costs.
What is the significance of personal growth It enables individuals to enhance their skills and capabilities, contributing positi
and development in the context of work? to their work and society.
What does 'value-driven product It focuses on creating products and services that enhance the human experien
development' emphasize?
The ability to adapt quickly to changes in the work environment and career
What is meant by 'career agility'?
opportunities.
, Understanding Work and Psychological Processes in IOP1501
What is the importance of upskilling in It ensures that individuals remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing
today's work context? market.
How can individuals find meaningful ways By focusing on their strengths and capabilities and seeking opportunities that a
to contribute to society through work? with their values.
What is the impact of high-tech living work They facilitate better integration of work and personal life through technology.
community systems on work?
What does it mean to have a self-directed It allows individuals to manage their work independently, making their own dec
form of work? and setting their own goals.
What is the relevance of understanding It helps individuals and organizations adapt to changes in the job market and
current labor trends? workforce dynamics.
What is the significance of defining work It establishes a foundational understanding of the concepts that will be explore
and employment in Learning Unit 2? throughout the unit.
The phases include nomadic hunting and gathering societies, the agricultural p
What are the phases of work evolution
classic civilizations, the feudal system, the merchant capitalist system, and the
mentioned in the notes?
industrial period.
What significant event marks the beginning The Industrial Revolution in 1771.
of the five surges of work according to
Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
What is the fifth surge of work evolution The ICT revolution in 1971.
identified by Allvin and Movitz (2017)?
