You are required to start by asking yourself this question: is it a good thing to be a worker? Then think carefully about your responses to the following questions.

How do you feel . . .

■ When you hear the word ‘work’?

■ As you get ready for work?

■ When you know the day is over?

■ About the work you’ve accomplished?

■ About someone who chooses not to work?

■ About taking time off?

■ When you hear the word ‘management’?

■ About taking control of your career?

Compare your responses with those of your colleagues. What conclusions do you draw about the work ethic?

Discussion

■ What do you see as the character traits of a person with a healthy work ethic?

■ To what extent do you agree with the contention that ‘we are employed for our skills but valued for our attitude’?

■ What effect might different orientations to work have within an organisation and how might they all be accommodated?