CHAPTER 7 Flashcards
is an attitude of determination and dedication toward one’s job.
work ethic
Those with a strong ______________ place a high value on their professional success.
work ethic
They exhibit moral principles that make them outstanding employees in any position.
work ethic
you believe in the importance of
your job and typically feel that hard work is essential to maintaining a strong character.
work ethic
both a personal and a social activity. As a personal activity, it is aimed at developing a person and as a social activity, its purpose is the preservation of human
society.
work
is the legitimate use of our mental and bodily powers for economic gain or profit.
work
therefore, has moral and legal implications.
work
is the “use” or application of our physical powers to accomplish certain tasks.
work
It is the “use” because nobody can own another man’s body, nor can anyone sell his body or any part of it, for the purpose of material advantage and gain.
work
*The purpose of _____ is to obtain an economic gain or power.
work
From the biblical point of view, God is seen as the author of _______ and He also blessed and sanctified _____.
work
In the ___________, God did not only create man, He is also the author of work.
Old Testament
In ___________ Chapter 1, God creates a pattern of work and rest for us to follow- He created the world for ____ days and rested on the ______ day.
The reason for this is to appreciate and value the meaning of work.
Genesis
six
seventh
In the ______________, the meaning of work can be well understood from the perspective of the mystery of God’s incarnation.
When Christ became human,
humanity was blessed and sanctified, including human work. Christ also worked as a _________.
New Testament
carpenter
THE THEOLOGICAL MEANING OF WORK ACCORDING TO ____________________________
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
St. Thomas Aquinas enumerates four purposes of work in his own work entitled Summa
Theological: (4)
- It provides for one’s daily livelihood;
- It prevents idleness which is a source of many evils;
- It curbs the rebellious flesh; and
- It enables man to give alms from his material surplus.
For ______________________ (name), man is called to serve God through his work
St. Thomas Aquinas
The State shall protect labor, promote full employment, provide equal work opportunity regardless of gender, race, or creed; and regulate relations between
employees and employers.
EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.
Every employee shall be assured security of tenure. No employee can be dismissed from work
except for a just or authorized cause, and only after due process.
SECURITY OF TENURE
Just cause refers to any wrongdoing committed by an employee; authorized cause refers to
economic circumstances that are not the employee’s fault.
SECURITY OF TENURE
An employee must be paid their wages for all hours worked. If their work hours fall between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.,
they are entitled to night shift pay in addition to
their pay for regular work hours.
If they work over eight hours a day, they are entitled to overtime pay.
WORK DAYS AND WORK HOURS
