20 Marker Revision Flashcards
How Is the 20 marker structured
Introduction
3 PEEL paragraphs
Conclusion
What does peel stand for
Point
Explain
Evidence
Evaluation
Link
In the 20 marker what do you write for point
Some sociologists such as…argue that technology has impacted negatively on the labour process because of….
In the 20 marker what do you write for explain
This means that/this is because
In the 20 marker what does evidence mean
…. Would support this,as they argue that….
In the 20 marker what do you write for evaluation
However,…. Would disagree as they argue that
In the 20 marker what do you write for link
Therefore whilst some sociologists argue that technology has a negative impact,others disagree…
What do you write about for point in the 20 marker
Braverman suggesting technology has had a negative impact due to deskilling
What do you write about for the explain in the first peel
This meant that (explain what deskilling does) and mention fordism in this explanation
What do you write about for the evidence in the first peel
Frey and Osbourne would support this as they argue that (talk about automation of jobs in the near future)
What would you write about for the evaluation in the first peeel
However Hallie would disagree as they argue that (talk about reskilling and upskilling)
What would you write about for the link in the first peeel
Therefore whilst some sociologists argue that technology has had a negative impact, others disagree (and reiterate on upskilling )
What do you write for the point in the second peeel
Some sociologists such as Blauner Argue that technology has impacted negatively on the labour process because of alienation and lack of employee engagement
What do you write for explain in the second peeel
This means that (explain alienation and lack of employee engagement)
What would you write for evidence in the second peel
Ritzer would support this as (talk about mcdonaldisation)
What would you write for evaluation in second paragraph
However piore and sabel would disagree as (talk about flexible speculation)
What would you write for the point in the third peeel
Some sociologists such as Karl marx argue that technology has impacted negatively om the labour process as it allows managers to have more control over their workers
What would you write for explain in the third paragraph
This means that (talk about being exploited and delivery drivers are controlled by apps for am example)
What would you use for evidence in the third paragraph of
Amazon workers have ten hour shifts with one 30 minute lunch and two 15 minute breaks with some workers having their doctor’s orders denied
What would you write for evaluation in the third paragraph
sociologists would disagree,such as Friedman,as Friedman bleives responsible autonomy is everpresent and mayo also believes the human relations theory is also in place e.g. at microsoft
What is responsible autonomy
Workers are given more independence and decision-making,as well as more flexible working hours
Less hierarchal control by management,more trust and less surveillance of workers.more teamwork,and workers are encouraged to use initiative
What is flexible speculation and who stated this
Piore and sabel stated firms use computer technology and more skilled workers to make production more flexible
What is upskilling and who stated this
Gallie stated there is a decline in semi- and unskilled manual work and in increase in skilled work with many workers saying work is upskilled with more qualifications necessary
What is bravermans deskilling thesis
When managers cannot trust workers to work efficiently so they minimise the autonomy of workers so the workforce is controlled through scientific management leading to deskilling and degradation
What is scientific management
Workers in am industrial firm should be tightly controlled and perform tasks in the same way as a piece of machinery
How did Taylor believe maximum output of goods was achieved
Making teh labour process completely independent of the autonomy,creativity and ability of the individual worker
Defining every task in work,down to the smallest detail,and working out how long each task should be
What is alienation and who stated this
Blauner states this is the condition whereby workers lack power and control at work and have no job satisfaction/fulfillment.work is meaningless,apart from a means of earning money
What does Blauner Argue is the clearest lack of job satisfaction
Alienation
What is mcdonaldisation
The process in which principles of fast food is dominating society by breaking down tasks in to small and simple tasks
What is fordism
Work being broken down into small,repetitive tasks with very little skill required
What do you write for the introduction
Just introduce the debate and any keywords
What is the first peeels tipic
Deskilling
What is the second peeels topic
Alienation
What is the third peeels topic
Control
What is the human relations theory
a general approach to management that emphasizes the importance of employee attitudes, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and leadership styles
