Employment and job market (Easy) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Vocabulary › Employment and job market (Easy) 📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Employment and job market – Easy 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. What is the meaning of 'redundancy' in employment? An employee transferring to another department An employee receiving a salary increase An employee's promotion to a higher position An employee being laid off because their job is no longer needed None Show Hint Redundancy occurs when an employee is laid off because their job is no longer required by the company. Option A is incorrect because it describes a promotion, not redundancy. 2. What does 'outsourcing' refer to in business? Contracting work to external companies or individuals Selling company assets to other businesses Hiring employees from within the company Promoting employees to higher positions None Show Hint Outsourcing involves contracting work or services to external companies or individuals, often to reduce costs or focus on core business activities. Option A is incorrect because it describes internal hiring, not outsourcing. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up
