Chapter 4 Flashcards
_________ a general direction or tendency based on data over the course of time.
Trends
What is future casting?
Future casting is making predictions based on trends
What does the employment outlook do?
The employment outlook changes frequently and rapidly
What three changes will continue to influence career fields?
Technological, Demographics, Occupational
The ______ _______ are the technological changes that began with the computer.
digital age
What does PC stand for?
personal computer
What do PDA’s stand for?
Personal digital assistants
What do new technologies help businesses do?
increase productivity and keep costs down for both company and consumers
Define elective.
Optional courses
_______________ information about a population such as age and education.
Demographic
Define labor force.
all people aged 16 and older who are working or who are actively seeking employment
Who are the largest population group in the United States?
baby boomers
A change in U.S. population that affects employment is?
Increase of life expectancy
What percent of couples with children, that both parents have a job?
62% of parents both have jobs
What is the major change in occupations constantly changing?
changes in demographics and technology
New technology means an increased need for employees who have what?
higher reading, communication, technology, and math skills
What is the key to future casting?
being aware of the trends that will influence your career
What are workplace trends?
changes employers make to be more competitive
What are workforce trends?
changes employees make to allow them to meet their personal and professional goals and responsibility
List three workplace trends.
contracting and outsourcing work, increase in world trade, emphasis on teamwork in the workplace
Two key ingredients for workers in today’s businesses are
adaptability and change
What is a skill set?
Describes groups of skills where individual skills within a group relate in some way
What are three workforce trends?
Global workforce, international competition, and the team concept
What are transferable skills?
skills apply to more than 1 career
_________ ________ is constantly improving your education and training.
lifelong learning
What percent of all jobs require lifelong learning?
100%
What is virtual learning?
using educational materials and courses available on the internet.
______________ is when a company links employees at home with the company offices.
telecommuting
What are two reasons for telecommuting?
Cut costs and help working parents balance work and family life
What is job sharing and is it a good thing for an employee EXPLAIN.
two employees split a full-time position and pay. They may or may not receive benefits depending on company policy
A person who creates a business is called a _________________.
entrepreneur
List three traits of a successful entrepreneur.
They are motivated to set goals and create steps to reach them, are willing to ask for advice, and have good organizational skills.
What percent of workers will need training beyond high school in the future?
85 percent
What is the most important factor in the top ten fastest-growing jobs?
Technology
