chapter 7 enumeration

Question 1

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)

Answer 1

• 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 St. Thomas Aquinas, man is called to serve God through his work

Question 2

HOW TO ENJOY WORK AND CREATE SPIRITUAL VALUES IN THE WORKPLACE

Answer 2

• Practice the Golden Rule
• Guard your mouth
• Practice ethical behavior
• Learn to forgive
• Be generous
• Respect superiors and co-workers
• Be considerate
• Perform your work and fulfil your duties to the best of your ability
• Be a grateful person
• Do not bring the problems at home to the workplace or vice versa
• Be an inspiration to others
• Read the Bible every day
• Develop a personal relationship with God; and
• Smile and enjoy your work. (Remember: Work has been sanctified; it must also sanctify you.)

Question 3

BASIC DUTIES OF WORKERS

Answer 3

 WORK HONESTLY AND COMPLY
WITH ALL AGREEMENTS

 NEVER INJURE CAPITAL NOR
STEAL FROM THE EMPLOYER

NEVER OUTRAGE THE PERSON OF
THE EMPLOYER

NEVER EMPLOY DECEIT OR VIOLENCE IN PRESENTING A CAUSE

 NEVER CONSULT WITH “AGITATORS” OR MEN OF EVIL PRINCIPLES

RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF THE
WORKERS

APPRECIATE THEIR WORK

NEVER TREAT THEM AS SLAVES TO
MAKE MONEY

NEVER ASSIGN THEM TASKS
BEYOND THEIR STRENGTH,
NOR EMPLOY THEM IN WORK NOT
SUITED TO THEIR AGE OR GENDER

GIVE THEM COMMENSURATE AND
FAIR WAGES

PROVIDE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND
SOCIAL RECREATION

PROVIDE THEM TIME FOR THE
PRACTICE OF THEIR RELIGION;

INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW TO USE
THEIR MONEY WISELY
INSTRUCT THEM TO LOVE THEIR
FAMILY
PROVIDE THEM WITH
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROMOTION

Question 4

BASIC EMPLOYEE RIGHTS (10)

Answer 4

1. EQUAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
2. SECURITY OF TENURE
3. WORK DAYS AND WORK HOURS
4. WEEKLY REST DAY
5. WAGE AND WAGE-RELATED BENEFITS
6. PAYMENT OF WAGES
7. RIGHTS OF FEMALE EMPLOYEES
8. EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF CHILDREN
9. SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
10. RIGHTS TO SELF-ORGANIZATION AND COLLECTIVE
    BARGAINING

Question 5

examples of virtues

Answer 5

• A morally excellent person has many virtues such as;
• Honesty
  *Trustworthiness
• Patience
• Kindness
• Courage
• Faith
• Gratitude
• Care
• Selflessness
• others

Question 6

HOW TO WORK EFFECTIVELY (12)

Answer 6

1. Keep yourself organized 9. Be careful with multitasking
   2.Use a short to-do list 10. Set up your next day
2. Create a routine 11. Mark your progress
3. Communicate well 12. Reduce your stress
4. Schedule your tasks
5. Prioritize your tasks
6. Avoid distractions
7. Use your calendar to schedule work time