Module 8
1. Module 8
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Module 8: Daily Living
Explore
Try This
For this activity you will need access to the Internet. You will be exploring occupations that pay commissions or involve tips. Work with a partner, if possible.
Prepare lists of occupations involving commissions or tips. You may wish to refer to the list of website addresses you saved in your course folder in Lesson 4. These websites provide information on careers and may give you some ideas.
Remember to add any new website addresses you find to your course folder.
TT 1. List as many occupations as you can in each column. Add to these lists when you share your results with your fellow students.
Occupations That Earn Commissions |
Occupations That Earn Tips |
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TT 2. Why do you think employers reward their salespeople with commissions?
TT 3. What are some advantages to being paid a commission? What are some disadvantages?
TT 4. What do you think is a fair tip to give your server in a restaurant? Why?
Share
Share and discuss your answers to the Try This questions TT1–4. Summarize your discussion by answering the following question “Commission or no commission—how would you rather be paid?” in a short paragraph.
Save a copy of this paragraph in your course folder.