Question: Question 6 (2 points) In the article Economic pressure, multi-tiered subcontracting and occupational health and safety in Australian long-haul trucking there is a discussion

Question 6 (2 points)

In the article "Economic pressure, multi-tiered subcontracting and occupational health and safety in Australian long-haul trucking" there is a discussion about contingent work and pay systems. What is contingent work?

Question 6 options:

part-time work, working shift by shift, rather than continuous

subcontracting work

continuing work is dependent on your performance

work dependent on access to a truck

Question 7 (2 points)

From the article "Economic pressure, multi-tiered subcontracting and occupational health and safety in Australian long-haul trucking', what skills seem to be universally lacking with owner/drivers?

Question 7 options:

knowing the ongoing and maintenance cost of their trucks

business skills and the correct assessment of cost.

accounting skills in completing their annual financial statements

negotiation skills in organising long term contracts

Question 8 (2 points)

In the article "Work-related injury and disease in Australian road transport workers; A retrospective population based cohort study" What was the recommendation to reduce injury to truck drivers?

Question 8 options:

redesign truck cabins to give greater visibility and improve seating

redesign truck access for drivers, improve seating.

educate drivers in stress management

reduce driving hours

Question 9 (2 points)

When considering the modes of transport, Air, Road , Sea and Rail, which of the options below best shows in order, lowest to highest variable costs?

Question 9 options:

Road, Rail, Sea, Air

Rail, Sea, Road, Air

Air, Road, Sea, Rail

Sea, Road, Rail, Air

Question 10 (2 points)

What are the major leaders in e-SCM?

Question 10 options:

New markets and developing markets

Shorter Product Life Cycles, Inventory and Logistics Management, new and developing markets

Shorter Product Life Cycles

Inventory Management, developments in Logistics management

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