Week 6

Question 1

What are key characteristics of gig work?

Answer 1

Autonomy, temporary work arrangements, lack of career paths, and financial instability.

Question 2

Who often controls work allocation in gig platforms?

Answer 2

Algorithms.

Question 3

What is sustainable HRM?

Answer 3

An HR approach balancing economic, social, and environmental goals across stakeholders and over time.

Question 4

What are the three dimensions of sustainable HRM outcomes?

Answer 4

Economic, social, and environmental outcomes.

Question 5

What does ‘doing good and avoiding harm’ mean in sustainable HRM?

Answer 5

Creating positive outcomes while preventing negative impacts on employees, society, and the environment.