Unit 1 Slideshow C Part 2 Flashcards
What was the Industrial revolution?
The rapid industrial growth in Britain during the late 18th and 19th centuries, driven by machinery.
What was the Industrial Revolution characterized by?
Use of steam power, growth of factories and mass production of manufactured goods
What does collectivism emphasize?
Role of human interdependence in society
What is the acronym for collectivism
PECCA
What does pecca stand for?
1.public property
2. Economic equality
3. Cooperation
4. Collective responsibility
5. Collective interest
6. Adherence to collective norms
What is public property?
Anything- land buildings or even vehicles not privately owned.
-owned by the state and managed in the best interests of the community
What are crown corporations?
Corporations that are owned or operated by the federal or provincial government
What are reasons for crown corporations?
-provides essential goods or services
-regulates sensitive industries
-unity and nation building
What are some present examples of crown corporations
-Public transportation
-Canada post
-prisons
-public education
-public healthcare
What are some past examples of crown corporations
-Air Canada
-petro Canada
what is cooperation?
the means through which members of a group achieve their collective goals
what is collective interest?
set of interests that members of a group have in common
-this is the basis of unions
what are impacts of labour unions?
-serve as a unifying voice when dealing with management
-ensure work enviroment is safe
-employees are protected from unreasonable demands
-collect dues and provide strike pay if necessary
what is adherence to collective norms?
groups create stnadards and one must adhere to them to stay in the group
what is progressive taxation?
people who earn more money are taxed at a higher rate
