Assess the consequences of globalization for the American worker by choosing one topic to discuss in more depth: (1) the changing occupational sectors; (2) contingent nonstandard work. Use data and examples to illustrate your points.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. As manufacturing jobs have declined over the past generation, jobs in the service sector and in sales have increased.
2. One of the downsides of the switch to a service-oriented economy is the decline in union membership.
3. Another aspect of the shift from manufacturing to services is the growing importance of what is known as contingent nonstandard work that does not have a written employment contract, is only temporary, or has irregular hours.
4. Temporary agencies are booming.
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