What is Work Ethic?
Learning Goal: To understand what work ethic is and to recognize related worker characteristics that employers are seeking. Definition The work ethic is a cultural norm that advocates being personally accountable and responsible for the work that one does and is based on a belief that work has intrinsic value. The term is often applied to characteristics of people, both at work and at play. In sports, for example, work ethic is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of good players. Regardless of the context, work ethic is usually associated with people who work hard and do a good job. Research has shown that the many characteristics of work ethic can be summarized using three terms — interpersonal skills, initiative, and being dependable. These terms serve to organize the instructional materials presented by this web site. They also can provide a concise way to remember what work ethic is all about. How is your work ethic? An instrument that has been developed to measure work ethic
