Chapter 12, Problem 10AA

To determine

To explain the difference between the workers who are categorised as blue-collar and white-collar.

Answer to Problem 10AA

BASIS	BLUE-COLLAR WORKERS	WHITE-COLLAR WORKERS
Meaning	Such people who are involved in jobs which involve physical labor are called blue-collar workers.	The workers who perform the clerical work are called as white-collar workers.
Color of attire	Blue	White
Remuneration	They are paid in the form of wages.	They are paid in the form of salary.
Payment cycle	They have a daily payment basis.	Their payment cycle is monthly.
Place of work	They work in fields or industries.	They work in the office.
Basis of payment	They are paid on the basis of hours they have worked.	They are paid on their performance basis.
Job performed by	Known as Workers.	Known as Employees.
Requirement of job	They need physical power and strength to perform the task.	They require mental sharpness and management skills to perform.

Explanation of Solution

Blue-collar jobs involve such types of jobs in which workers are provided with wages for their work such as construction, maintenance, etc and are considered to be working class, while White-collar jobs are those which involve high positions such as corporate executives, doctors, architects, etc to the people with good management skills.

Economics Concept Introduction

Introduction:

White-collar: These are jobs in the service sector and don't involve physical labor.

Blue-collar: These are jobs to workers in which physical labor is involved such as manufacturing, mining, etc.