Income Inequality and Government Intervention Worksheet

Annex 1: Job Description

1. Rank and explain (reasons for the ranking) the occupations from the highest to the lowest in terms of their mean basic monthly wage rates.

Electronics Engineers
Undertake the design, implementation and manufacture of a wide variety of sophisticated electronic and communications technologies, for example: mobile telephone systems and biomedical electronics.

Plastic Machine Operators

Plastic processing machine operators are in charge of machines that mould, coat or heat plastic. Make a sample product after and check the sample using special instruments. Adjust the machine settings and controls. Make minor adjustments to create the item described in the job order. Fix and maintain machines.

Radiologists

Diagnose and treat benign or malignant growths found in humans. Interview and examine patients. Record patients symptoms and medical histories. Check internal organs and tissues. A Administer a variety of medical tests, interpret results and treat patients.

Waiters
Waiters and waitresses work in restaurants and cafes. Take customers' orders and serve them food and beverages. Make sure the customers are satisfied with their meals. Clear the tables and make sure everything is clean and ready for the next customers.

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Annex 2 Note down factors affecting the demand and supply of labour for that particular industry. Illustrate and explain with diagrams, the possible reasons for the wage differentials between 2 of these occupations. Electronic Engineers Personal Qualities
Enjoy solving

problems, creative and innovative Strong technical and analytical skills. Ability to think of different approaches to a situation Able to work independently Attention to detail and observant

Plastic Machine Operators Stamina as they are on their feet much of the day and may do moderately heavy lifting.

Waiters
Friendly

Radiologists
Ability to lead

personality Good communication skills Good customer service skills High standard of cleanliness Able to anticipate customers' needs
Work a

others towards a common goal Care deeply about helping people Decisive Ability to be flexible and to cope well with change Ability to work under difficult work conditions.

Hours and Work more than a Condition standard work week May need to work irregular hours.

Work more than

Work more than

Work Locations

Work indoors in

offices.
Need to have a

a standard work week Many metalworking plants operate more than one shift daily Operate powerful, highspeed machines that can be dangerous. Need to wear protective equipment, such as safety glasses, earplugs, and steel-toed boots. Work indoors in manufacturing plants.

standard work week. May work evenings and weekends when the restaurant or caf is open. Work in clean environments.

a standard work week. May work evenings and weekends. Most work on call in case of an emergency. Work in comfortable offices with access to medical equipment.

Work indoors

Work indoors in

in restaurants and cafes

Need to have

polyclinics and hospitals.

Need to have

Method of Entry

At least have

degree or diploma. Other equivalent

high school or a diploma

at least a high school

Bachelor of Medicine and

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qualifications from recognised institutions are also acceptable.

qualifications

certification.
May need a

certification in Food and Beverage Operations. Work experience in the restaurant business will also be beneficial.

Bachelor of Surgery degrees. Need to complete a housemanship for at least a year. After housemanship, enter a specialist programme. Continue training to become consultants. In some countries, need to register with a Medical Specialist Accreditation Board.

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