‘McJobs’ is a term often used by critics of the ‘new economy’ to capture the realities of workplace life confronting young people today. What kinds of job does the term ‘McJobs’ refer to? How do the...

‘McJobs’ is a term often used by critics of the ‘new economy’ to capture the realities of workplace life confronting young people today. What kinds of job does the term ‘McJobs’ refer to? How do the job design concepts discussed in this chapter help you to understand the term ‘McJobs’? Is it an accurate description of employment today?