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What is unskilled labor?
What is unskilled labor?
Name two examples of unskilled labor.
Name two examples of unskilled labor.
Dishwashers, janitors
What is semi-skilled labor?
What is semi-skilled labor?
Give two examples of semi-skilled labor.
Give two examples of semi-skilled labor.
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What characterizes skilled labor?
What characterizes skilled labor?
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List two examples of skilled labor.
List two examples of skilled labor.
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What defines professional labor?
What defines professional labor?
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Name two examples of professional labor.
Name two examples of professional labor.
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Study Notes
Labor Categories Overview
- Labor is classified into four categories: unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and professional, each differing in required skills, training, and compensation.
Unskilled Labor
- Requires no specialized skills, education, or training.
- Typically compensated on an hourly basis.
- Common jobs include dishwashers, messengers, janitors, factory workers, and farm workers.
Semi-skilled Labor
- Involves minimal specialized skills and limited education requirements.
- Workers usually earn an hourly wage.
- Examples of roles include lifeguards, word processors, short-order cooks, and certain construction workers.
Skilled Labor
- Demands specialized training and abilities.
- Requires little supervision, with workers often earning hourly wages.
- Occupations in this category include auto mechanics, bank tellers, plumbers, carpenters, and chefs.
Professional Labor
- Requires advanced education and highly developed skills.
- Typically associated with white-collar job roles earning a salary rather than an hourly wage.
- Common professions include managers, teachers, doctors, bankers, and computer programmers.
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Explore the differences between unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and professional labor through engaging flashcards. This quiz provides definitions and examples to enhance your understanding of various labor classifications and their characteristics.
