Makework (noun)

1. A task or activity that is created in order to provide employment or work, often without much purpose or importance.
2. A job or task that is assigned or created in order to keep someone busy or occupied, without much real benefit.

Origin:

Derived from the words 'make' and 'work' meaning 'to create work'.

Examples:

1. The makework project was criticized for being a waste of time and resources.
2. The makework tasks were seen as a way to artificially inflate employment numbers.
3. The makework activities were designed to fill idle time, but many workers found them pointless and demeaning.
4. The makework assignments were seen by some as a way to keep people busy, but by others as a form of exploitation.
5. The makework jobs were designed to create the illusion of work, but in reality, they contributed little to the economy or society.