University of Alberta

• SOC 366

• SOC 366 Second Mid-Term Exam Sample Questions 1. One of the following is NOT among the main internal labour markets advantages: a. Retention of skilled and valuable employees by providing career incentives b. Transmission of important skills and knowledge among employees c. Creating additional job security d. Creating career opportunities e. Creating opportunities for liaison with external stakeholders 2. John is a car-wash attendant, with few promotion prospects simply because the workplace has no bureaucratic hierarchy with well defined career ladders. John is said to be working in the _________ a. Core-sector b. Periphery sector c. Internal labour market sector d. Dual economy sector e. Primary sector 3. Labour market shelters are created to___________ a. improve job and income security for labour unions and professional associations b. expand market opportunities for workers looking for job c. ensure that unions do not exert undue influence over their members d. monopolize the job market for all professionals e. adapt to changing work environment 4. One of these is not a barrier to primary labour market entry: a. Restricted information about vacancies b. A history of employment in the marginal jobs c. Geography d. More advantaged family background e. Lack of proper credentials 5. The most disadvantaged group in today’s labour market is: a. Women b. Aboriginals c. Visible minorities d. Immigrants e. People with disabilities 6. The condition in which most married women spend their days in paying jobs, yet still assume most of the responsibilities of childcare and domestic chores when they get home is referred to as: a. household managers b. double day c. female breadwinne