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Shaimaa Abouzeid: The Career Ladder Quiz

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Shaimaa Abouzeid: The Career Ladder Quiz

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What does downsizing involve?

Increasing the number of management levels

Hiring more freelancers

Reducing the number of employees (correct)

Reshuffling job roles

What is the main reason behind Modco restructuring to become flatter and leaner?

To reduce profits

To decrease efficiency

To increase costs

To reduce costs and increase efficiency and profits (correct)

How did Modco handle the downsizing situation?

By offering permanent contracts to freelancers

By increasing the number of management levels

By promoting all employees

By outsourcing jobs and reducing management levels (correct)

What does 'restructure' mean, as used in the context of Modco?

To reorganize and change the structure of the company (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a freelancer?

An independent person who works for several companies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a common outcome for many managers at Modco after the downsizing?

Loss of their jobs (A) Signup and view all the answers

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The Career Ladder: A Job for Life

Traditionally, people worked for the same organization from entry to retirement age
Career paths were clear, with opportunities for promotion to more senior jobs with greater responsibility
Demotions were unlikely, and employees could leave the company by resigning or providing notice

Changes in the Career Ladder: A Job for Now

Modco has downsized and restructured, reducing management levels from five to three
Many managers have lost their jobs, and the company has become flatter and leaner
The goal of restructuring was to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and boost profits

Outsourcing and Freelancers

Modco has outsourced many jobs previously done by in-house staff, such as office cleaning, transportation, and customer payment collection
Outsourcing allows Modco to focus on its core business activities
The company uses freelancers, independent workers who may work for multiple companies, and employs people on short-term temporary contracts

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Test your knowledge on the evolution of career paths from 'a job for life' to 'a job for now' as discussed in Shaimaa Abouzeid's text. Explore the concepts of career progression, downsizing, resignation, and changing job dynamics.