Article Questions Flashcards
What is Taylorism?
A scientific management system, where the objective is to determine the most efficient way to do production work (proper training and tools included). Unnecessary action was removed and the worker got more productive
Define constructivism
The idea that people by breaking with historical forces can control their future i.e. constructing knowledge instead of just taking in information. For example Interactive Learning
Quality of work-life
An employees perception of all the dimensions that goes into work as for instance economic benefits, security and working conditions.
Lean manufacturing (Toyota)
Production process that aims on maximising productivity while minimising waste. Benefits can be reduced lead times and operating costs.
Who is nicknamed “the Fortunate” and sailed from Greenland to Vinland, Newfoundland in 1002?
Leif Eriksson, a nordic cosmopolitan. Was born in Iceland.
What were Vikings primarily?
Seafarers, traders and great farmers, even though later portrayed as bloodthirsty.
What happened in 1397?
Norway, Sweden and Denmark merged to form the Kalmar Union (Finland were under Sweden during Middle Ages).
1520
Bloodbath in Stockholm. King Christian II exectued a lot of nobility and prominent people.
Denmark-Norway and Sweden-Finland were lagging behind the great powers… What did they do?
They fought with each other –> to Sweden’s advantage. Denmark-Norway had to give up regions like Skåne to Sweden and in 1814 whole Norway was ceded to Sweden.
When did Sweden cede Finland to Russia?
1809 (Finnish war)
The 5 Nordic Bites Values are…
Compassion, Innovation, Trust, Sustainability, Openness.
What is the 12th largest economic region in the World?
The Nordic Region ;)
What are the three parts of the Tripartite Collaboration?
The State, The Employer and The Employee.
Why is an expended labour market a challenge for the Nordic welfare model?
Because that gives access to international labour, which many times fall outside the regulations and agreements between the Nordic parties.
What is ‘social dumping’?
A phenomenon where labour migrants receive unacceptably low wages or standards of work.
