Case 1: Greg is an Uber driver. He is available for rides 30+ hours a week and is responsible for transporting passengers from their pick-up location to their drop-off location in a timely way. He is required to present himself and his vehicle in a clean, professional manner and to log his trips. He can pick the driving route if it's a solo passenger, but for shared rides he has to follow a prescribed route using the company's GPS system.
Question 1: According to Hannah Arendt, is Greg's job "labor" or "work"? Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms,
(2) Explaining the answer, and
(3) Using information from the case to support your answer.
Case 2: Anna's job at a daycare center for 1-2 year olds involves a lot of diaper changing, snack times, nap times, and play times. She is also responsible for keeping children out of trouble and comforting. them when they're upset. Anna's boss decides how the daycare is run and what activities they do during the day.Question 2: According to Hannah Arendt, is Anna's job "labor" or "work"? Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms,
(2) Explaining the answer, and
(3) Using information from the case to support your answer.
Case 3: Yolanda is a medical researcher who designs experiments on medium-sized animals to test new Diabetes medications before they can be tested on humans. She does not do most of the experiments herself; an entire lab of employees carry out the experiments under her supervision. She spends a lot of time reading medical journals, tinkering with experimental methods, and brainstorming the best ways to treat Diabetes.
Question 3: According to Hannah Arendt, is Yolanda's job "labor" or "work"? Answer this question by:
(1) Giving and explaining any needed terms,
(2) Explaining the answer, and
(3) Using information from the case to support your answer.