Social Science: Work Ethic and People Skills Survey
Social Science: The Psychology of Workplace Terms
The efficient modern worker is expected to understand and adapt to the complex social systems of interaction that are essential for business success in our society. In order to accomplish this one must be able to take in, organize, and make sense of information quickly. In the end, then, success always comes down to people and communication skills. Another trait of the proficient modern worker is a strong work ethic- a term which encompasses a range of values and behaviors that fundamentally influences the way one approaches a particular job. But there is a problem inherent in these concepts, and it lies in the functionality of the terms “people skills” and “work ethic.” More specifically, they are not readily definable or concrete, and therefore not applicable. It is not difficult to see why this ambiguity may be problematic for those so focused on achieving proficiency in these areas; if one cannot define the road the way forward is impossible. Considering this, it is therefore necessary to conduct the following survey so that a more suitable and specific set of definitions may be realized and, in conjunction, a clear path to their achievement may be unpacked. Written below is the outline and methodology of this survey, along with the accompanying results and conclusions that can be drawn from this effort. For this survey there was developed a sample of twelve people, chosen only on the basis of their demographic diversity and willingness to participate. The test group was composed of the following subjects given in no particular order: Male, 35; Female, 62; Male, 53; Female, 28; Male, 47; Female, 45; Male, 27; Male, 72; Male, 68; Female, 66; Female, 58; Female, 30. After consent as given the survey was initiated. After finding a suitable subject and gaining consent, the matter of administering the survey was broken into two parts- the briefing of the subject as to the purpose and design of the
The efficient modern worker is expected to understand and adapt to the complex social systems of interaction that are essential for business success in our society. In order to accomplish this one must be able to take in, organize, and make sense of information quickly. In the end, then, success always comes down to people and communication skills. Another trait of the proficient modern worker is a strong work ethic- a term which encompasses a range of values and behaviors that fundamentally influences the way one approaches a particular job. But there is a problem inherent in these concepts, and it lies in the functionality of the terms “people skills” and “work ethic.” More specifically, they are not readily definable or concrete, and therefore not applicable. It is not difficult to see why this ambiguity may be problematic for those so focused on achieving proficiency in these areas; if one cannot define the road the way forward is impossible. Considering this, it is therefore necessary to conduct the following survey so that a more suitable and specific set of definitions may be realized and, in conjunction, a clear path to their achievement may be unpacked. Written below is the outline and methodology of this survey, along with the accompanying results and conclusions that can be drawn from this effort. For this survey there was developed a sample of twelve people, chosen only on the basis of their demographic diversity and willingness to participate. The test group was composed of the following subjects given in no particular order: Male, 35; Female, 62; Male, 53; Female, 28; Male, 47; Female, 45; Male, 27; Male, 72; Male, 68; Female, 66; Female, 58; Female, 30. After consent as given the survey was initiated. After finding a suitable subject and gaining consent, the matter of administering the survey was broken into two parts- the briefing of the subject as to the purpose and design of the