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| − | [[Work Arrangements]] (hereinafter, the ''Lectio'') is the second [[lectio|lesson part]] of the '''[[Work | + | [[Work Arrangements]] (hereinafter, the ''Lectio'') is the second [[lectio|lesson part]] of the '''[[Nature of Work]]''' [[lesson]] that introduces its participants to [[work characteristic]]s and related topics. |
| − | [[File:Educaship-pipeline.png|400px|thumb|[[WorldOpp Pipeline]]]]This ''lesson'' belongs to the [[Introduction to Employment]] session of the [[ | + | [[File:Educaship-pipeline.png|400px|thumb|[[WorldOpp Pipeline]]]]This ''lesson'' belongs to the [[Introduction to Employment]] session of the [[EmployableU Concepts]]. |
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
| − | The predecessor [[lectio]] is [[ | + | The predecessor [[lectio]] is [[Work Characteristics]]. |
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| + | ===Script=== | ||
| + | :[[Work arrangement]] is an [[agreement]], usually an [[employment agreement]], to arrange [[employees]]'s work schedule, method, or workload. Some ''arrangements'' such as a [[compressed workweek]], [[flextime]], [[telecommuting]], and [[job sharing]] touch both [[job characteristic]]s and [[work-life fit]]. | ||
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| + | :A [[compressed workweek]] is a workweek where ''employees'' work longer hours per day but fewer days per week. Instead of eight hours a day for five days, the ''compressed workweek'' often is ten hours per day for four days. | ||
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| + | :[[Flextime]] represents [[flexible work hours]]. ''Employees'' are required to work a specific number of hours a week, but are free to vary those hours within certain limits. | ||
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| + | :[[Telecommuting]] is [[work]] from a remote location. Routinely, an ''employee'' works remotely at least 2 days a week on a [[computing device]] that is linked to the [[software system]]s that the [[employer]] controls. | ||
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| + | :[[Job sharing]] is the ''arrangement'' that allows two or more individuals to split a full-time job. | ||
===Key terms=== | ===Key terms=== | ||
| − | :[[ | + | :[[Work arrangement]], [[compressed workweek]], [[flextime]], [[telecommuting]], [[job sharing]] |
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| − | : | + | ===Closing=== |
| + | :Would you agree that [[work arrangement]]s may touch both [[job task]]s and [[work-life fit]]? --Yes/No/No opinion for now | ||
| − | + | '''[[Job Dimensions]]''' is the successor [[lectio]]. | |
| − | + | ==Questions== | |
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| − | == | + | ===Placement entrance exam=== |
| + | :"Fit" questions: | ||
| + | :#In one's job, duration of typical workweek refers to number of hours typically worked in one week. | ||
| + | :#Duration of typical workweek is (not) a structural job characteristic. | ||
| + | :#Work schedule is (not) a structural job characteristic. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:31, 29 October 2023
Work Arrangements (hereinafter, the Lectio) is the second lesson part of the Nature of Work lesson that introduces its participants to work characteristics and related topics.
This lesson belongs to the Introduction to Employment session of the EmployableU Concepts.
Content
The predecessor lectio is Work Characteristics.
Script
- Work arrangement is an agreement, usually an employment agreement, to arrange employees's work schedule, method, or workload. Some arrangements such as a compressed workweek, flextime, telecommuting, and job sharing touch both job characteristics and work-life fit.
- A compressed workweek is a workweek where employees work longer hours per day but fewer days per week. Instead of eight hours a day for five days, the compressed workweek often is ten hours per day for four days.
- Flextime represents flexible work hours. Employees are required to work a specific number of hours a week, but are free to vary those hours within certain limits.
- Telecommuting is work from a remote location. Routinely, an employee works remotely at least 2 days a week on a computing device that is linked to the software systems that the employer controls.
- Job sharing is the arrangement that allows two or more individuals to split a full-time job.
Key terms
Closing
- Would you agree that work arrangements may touch both job tasks and work-life fit? --Yes/No/No opinion for now
Job Dimensions is the successor lectio.
Questions
Placement entrance exam
- "Fit" questions:
- In one's job, duration of typical workweek refers to number of hours typically worked in one week.
- Duration of typical workweek is (not) a structural job characteristic.
- Work schedule is (not) a structural job characteristic.
