In the new “gig” economy, people who work for themselves are known as which of the following?Question 1Select one:a.freelance workersb.employeesc.subordinatesd.at-will employees

The gig economy The following statements are about ‘the gig economy’, a term used to describe a labour market in which short-term contracts are gradually taking the place of permanent jobs. I.oneThe gig economy empowers individuals to better manage their own futures and maximise their existing assets.II.twoIn a gig economy there are no ‘jobs’. Instead there are 'portfolios of projects' and people find themselves doing twice as much work, half as well and for half as much pay.III.threeFor those of us living pay check to pay check, the builders, gardeners, labourers, cleaners … the gig economy has been a way of life forever. The only reason it is now a subject of media interest is that it has recently started to affect those who thought a good university degree guaranteed them a stable career.IV.fourGig workers are free in a way that most of us would love. They are their own bosses; choosing their knock-off hours, working from home, living the dream!V.fiveIt would be wrong to let government intervention ruin the gig economy, this new economic system has been embraced by so many enterprising young people. Let’s protect it for their sakes.VI.sixIt would be wrong to let the coastguard tear drowning people away from the driftwood they have so enterprisingly embraced. Let’s protect their right to keep hanging on.Question promptIronic means happening in a way that is the opposite of what is expected.In context, which phrase in statement VI is ironic?In context, which phrase in statement 6 is ironic?Question response areaSelect one option'... drowning people ...''... away from the driftwood ...''... enterprisingly embraced.''... hanging on.'Next

Functional departmentalization groups’ jobs by which of the following?Choose one optionProducts or services they manufacture or produceTasks they performTerritories they serveType of customer they serve

One common way corporations in the United States are linked is through __________.A.self-employed workersB.the gig economyC.interlocking directoratesD.government control of their operations

Internal employees or external consultants who pose as customers in on-site visits, over the telephone, or online to determine how well customers are being served are known as ________Blank.Multiple Choicemystery shopperslobbyistsjobberscategory captains

Match the gig, sharing, and knowledge economies to the following definitions.Group of answer choicesGig economy