A
spend time attending motivational talks.
B
research opportunities thoroughly online.
C
conduct regular email surveys.
D
establish contacts with those in the same field.
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Both Chloe and Martin have been surprised by the importance in their work of
A
collaborative decision-making.
B
paying attention to detail.
C
securing sound financial backing.
D
a total commitment to the enterprise.
Pay everyone in the United Kingdom £100 a week
Imagine a Britain where the government paid every adult the basic cost of living. Whether
rich or poor – or, crucially, whether in paid employment or not – everyone would receive the
same weekly amount, with no strings attached. The harsh, punitive model of modern
“welfare” would be a distant memory; moving in and out of employment in the so-called gig
economy
1
would then be something everyone could afford.
The positive consequences would extend into the distance: all women would be financially
independent and able to exit abusive relationships, public health would improve, and people
could devote the time to caring for the elderly that an ever-ageing society increasingly
demands. Just as the welfare state underpinned the 20
th
century, so would the basic income
define the 21
st
century.
Please respond to the following task in approximately 200 to 250 words:
An unconditional basic income (UBI), otherwise known as citizens’ income or social wage,
would make us unproductive. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
1
A gig economy is an environment in which temporary jobs are common and organisations contract with
independent workers for short-term engagements.
Do you consider one
or more of these
things important in
providing good
customer service?
What kinds of things
do you appreciate as
a customer?
being
approachable
responding
quickly
offering
alternative
options
having good
product
knowledge
listening
carefully
another
factor?
How can these
factors affect or
contribute to a
balanced life? Can
you think of any
other factors?
training and
qualifications
stress levels
general fitness
friendships
family
circumstances
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