occupational structure
1occupational structure — This refers to the aggregate distribution of occupations in society, classified according to skill level, economic function, or social status. The occupational structure is shaped by various factors: the structure of the economy (the relative… …
2occupational classification — The smallest unit of an occupational classification is the concept of a job, defined as a set of tasks to be performed by an individual, and commonly identified by a job title. Occupation is often synonymous with job but may refer to a group of… …
3occupational segregation — The division of labour, in the context of paid employment , as a result of which men and women (or members of different ethnic or religious groupings) are channelled into different types of occupational roles and tasks, such that there are two… …
4Occupational inequality — is the unequal treatment of people based on gender or race in the workplace. When researchers study trends in occupational inequality they usually focus on distribution or allocation pattern of groups across occupations, for example, the… …
5Occupational safety and health — is a cross disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupational safety and health programs is to foster a safe work environment.[1] As a secondary effect …
6Occupational therapy in the management of cerebral palsy — Occupational Therapy (OT) enables individuals with cerebral palsy to participate in activities of daily living that are meaningful to them. A family centred philosophy is used with children who have CP. Occupational therapists work closely with… …
7social structure — structure (def. 9). [1825 35] * * * Introduction in sociology, the distinctive, stable arrangement of institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together. Social structure is often treated together with the concept of… …
8Occupational therapy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.83 …
9occupational disease — 1. Also called industrial disease. a disease caused by the conditions or hazards of a particular occupation. 2. a trait or tendency that develops among members of a particular profession: Cynicism was thought to be an occupational disease of… …
10Occupational therapy in the United Kingdom — This article discusses occupational therapy (OT) in the United Kingdom. Contents 1 Occupational therapy education in the UK 2 History of occupational therapy in the UK 3 Why are occupational therapists interested in occup …
