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Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
1.5 Challenges Facing Families
1.5.3 Work-Life Balance
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What does work-life balance involve?
Allocating time and energy effectively
Long working hours often exceed ideal levels, leading to fatigue and
stress
Technological
connectivity
can blur the boundaries between work and personal time.
What do social expectations often prioritize over personal well-being?
Work
Match the factor affecting work-life balance with its impact:
Workload ↔️ High stress, less personal time
Flexibility ↔️ Better time management
Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden
Culture ↔️ Employee stress from productivity
Order the factors affecting work-life balance from most to least impact (based on the table):
1️⃣ Workload
2️⃣ Flexibility
3️⃣ Support
4️⃣ Culture
A high workload can lead to
stress
and reduced personal time.
What does high flexibility allow for in work-life balance?
Better time management
One of the challenges in achieving work-life balance is the lack of
flexibility
What are some cultural norms that can affect work-life balance?
Social expectations
A high workload is associated with increased
stress
How does high flexibility impact work-life balance positively?
Better time management
Strong support from colleagues or
family
reduces work-related burden.
What type of work culture can pressure employees in terms of work-life balance?
High productivity culture
What does Work-Life Balance involve managing effectively?
Time and energy
Challenges to Work-Life Balance include long working hours and technological
connectivity
A heavy workload often leads to
stress
and less personal time.
Match the factor with its impact on Work-Life Balance:
Workload ↔️ Stress and less personal time
Flexibility ↔️ Improved time management
Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden
Culture ↔️ Affects job satisfaction
Why does a lack of flexibility in work schedules affect families?
Difficulty managing family needs
Technology connectivity blurs the boundaries between work and
home
Setting boundaries between work and personal time involves avoiding checking
emails
during personal time.
What is an example of an organizational strategy for improving Work-Life Balance?
Remote work policies
Match the strategy with its type and example:
Time Management ↔️ Personal ||| Using a planner
Flexible Policies ↔️ Organizational ||| Remote work options
Self-Care ↔️ Personal ||| Reading before bed
Supportive Culture ↔️ Organizational ||| Team-building activities
Work-Life Balance involves achieving a harmonious equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal
life
What impact does a high workload have on Work-Life Balance?
Stress and less personal time
Strong support from colleagues and family reduces work-related
burden
.
Match the French example with its corresponding factor:
Workload ↔️ Stress and reduced personal time
Flexibility ↔️ Improved time management
Support ↔️ Reduced work-related burden
Culture ↔️ Influence on job satisfaction
How does technology connectivity affect family dinners?
Blurs work-home boundaries
Effective time management helps individuals prioritize tasks and allocate
time
Flexible policies such as remote work are organizational strategies for improving
Work-Life Balance
.
What is the French approach to Work-Life Balance?
Strong work-life separation
In Japan, work often takes
precedence
Different cultures hold varying social norms and values that significantly impact work-life
balance
Match the culture with its approach to work-life balance:
France ↔️ Emphasizes separation between work and personal life
Japan ↔️ Work often takes precedence
In France, there is a strong emphasis on
family cohesion
and leisure time
Work hours are shorter in France compared to
Japan
Order the key effects of technology on work-life balance:
1️⃣ Increased Productivity
2️⃣ Flexible Work Arrangements
3️⃣ Enhanced Connectivity
4️⃣ Digital Burnout
5️⃣ Privacy Concerns
Match the effect of technology with its impact on work-life balance:
Digital Burnout ↔️ Stress and exhaustion
Privacy Concerns ↔️ Ethical considerations
Work-life balance involves effectively allocating time and
energy
A heavy workload often leads to
stress
and less personal time
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