How Typical Are The Attitudes That Sheehy Reports?
Case Study: 4.4 A New Work Ethic
After reading Case 4.4 on page 181 in the text, answer the following question: How typical are the attitudes that Sheehy reports? Does his description of a new work ethic tally with your own experiences? A good work ethic is defined as a set of moral values one must obtain and apply daily within the work place. (Shaw, p172) In order for any company to excel to its highest potential the employees at hire must have the ability and willingness to practice honesty, obtain a sense of responsibility along with diligence. Throughout history the work ethic has changed from generation to generation. The lack of focus and tasks at hand are the main characteristics of poor work ethics.(Causes of Declining Work …show more content…
This type of thought process only compromises the work ethics that are to be displayed in any work environment. As Sheehy concluded within the study; the same group of young employees that displayed such poor work ethics still had dreams to pursue the business world believing that there was no reason to take the small“summer job” serious.(Shaw p182) In my experience of being a manager in retail I have dealt with a lot of the same issues described in the study. More when the summer season hits and teens are looking for that extra source of income. Laziness, self entitlement, and a lack of taking responsibility are the most common complaints I have been faced with the most when dealing with the younger generation of employees. The difference of the “new work ethic”displayed amongst the younger generation is only a matter of maturity and self growth in my opinion.
Works Cited
Shaw, William H., and Vincent E. Barry. Moral Issues in Business. Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning, 2016. Print.
“Work Ethics In The Workplace: Generation Differences.”Bruce Mayhew Blog: Training
After reading Case 4.4 on page 181 in the text, answer the following question: How typical are the attitudes that Sheehy reports? Does his description of a new work ethic tally with your own experiences? A good work ethic is defined as a set of moral values one must obtain and apply daily within the work place. (Shaw, p172) In order for any company to excel to its highest potential the employees at hire must have the ability and willingness to practice honesty, obtain a sense of responsibility along with diligence. Throughout history the work ethic has changed from generation to generation. The lack of focus and tasks at hand are the main characteristics of poor work ethics.(Causes of Declining Work …show more content…
This type of thought process only compromises the work ethics that are to be displayed in any work environment. As Sheehy concluded within the study; the same group of young employees that displayed such poor work ethics still had dreams to pursue the business world believing that there was no reason to take the small“summer job” serious.(Shaw p182) In my experience of being a manager in retail I have dealt with a lot of the same issues described in the study. More when the summer season hits and teens are looking for that extra source of income. Laziness, self entitlement, and a lack of taking responsibility are the most common complaints I have been faced with the most when dealing with the younger generation of employees. The difference of the “new work ethic”displayed amongst the younger generation is only a matter of maturity and self growth in my opinion.
Works Cited
Shaw, William H., and Vincent E. Barry. Moral Issues in Business. Boston, MA: Cengage
Learning, 2016. Print.
“Work Ethics In The Workplace: Generation Differences.”Bruce Mayhew Blog: Training