Nature of Work (Byte Size Skills Course)
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Nature of Work Course In this course, you are introduced in detail to the concept of work, with our main focus upon paid work within the employment relationship. In Section 1, we look at the meaning of work, both historically, when we revisit the ideas of Weber and Marx, and within contemporary British society. We then go on to look at how jobs and occupations are categorised, the characteristics of the labour market and the role of women workers within it. In Section 2, we deal with how jobs and occupations are arranged and structured within British society, both vertically, or hierarchically, and horizontally. We also look at how people can progress in their jobs and careers, and why some people move downwards. We also examine the labour market and its characteristics, particularly in relation to part-time workers and women workers. In Section 3, we examine the meanings given to work by workers themselves, and the concept of "work orientations" is introduced. This is followed, in Section 4, by an analysis of the emerging "information economy" and the impact of new technologies upon work and organisations. Finally, we deal with trends and prospects concerning unemployment, the service sector of the economy, working time and work outside employment. By the end of the course, you will be able to: define work and differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards. indicate how the meaning of work and human attitudes towards it are affected by cultural and social factors and give some historical examples. explain how Weber's protestant work ethic and Marx's concept of alienation are relevant to modern attitudes to work and have meaning for the individual. describe in basic terms some models used to describe the structure of work and...
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- IT
- Skills and Training
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Introduction
Objectives
Section 1: Work, Meaning and Culture
Culture and work
Section 2: Occupations and the Structure of Work
Occupational structure
Work and occupations
Types of work: labour market segmentation
Women?s employment
Section 3: Work Orientations and Meaning
Orientations to work: Goldthorpe et al
Subsequent research on orientations to work
Section 4: Changing Work Arrangements
Setting the scene
The informal economy
The changing economy
Economic circumstances and information technologies
Impact of new technologies upon work
Section 5: Changes in Work, Employment and Unemployment
Unemployment
The service sector
Working time and work outside employment
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Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 20 hrs.
Nature of Work (Byte Size Skills Course)