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[Long] Full Time Is Not Full Commitment
The arbitrary number 40
Updated: 2023.06.26
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[Long] Full Time Is Not Full Commitment The arbitrary number 40 Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Do you think working more hours always leads to higher productivity? Why or why not? Q4 Should employers offer flexible work schedules to their employees? Q5 How many hours a week do you think is the ideal amount of time to work? Why do you think so? Q6 What alternative methods do you think could be used to assess employee commitment and productivity apart from the number of hours worked? Q7 In your opinion, should part-time workers have the same access to benefits and career advancement opportunities as full-time workers? Why or why not? Q8 How do you think companies can create a more inclusive and fair work environment for both full-time and part-time employees? Q9 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions lore a body of traditions and knowledge on a particular subject, typically passed down by word of mouth. 例文 1 According to lore, if you knock on wood after making a hopeful statement, it will bring good luck. 例文 2 He's a historian who has studied the lore of the American West. stigma a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. 例文 1 The stigma of mental illness can prevent people from seeking treatment. 例文 2 There is still a stigma attached to being a single parent in some cultures. pact a formal agreement between individuals or parties. 例文 1 The two countries signed a peace pact after years of conflict. 例文 2 The company and its workers reached a pact to improve working conditions. arbitrary based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. 例文 1 The decision to fire him was arbitrary and unfair. 例文 2 The teacher's grading system seemed arbitrary and was confusing to the students. meritocracy a system in which people are selected and promoted based on their abilities and achievements rather than their social status or family background. 例文 1 In a true meritocracy, everyone would have an equal opportunity to succeed. 例文 2 Some argue that the US has become less of a meritocracy as wealth inequality has increased. |
| *本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。 |
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*本教材は、Ringleを使用して英語を学ぶ学習者向けに設計されています。