UNIT 2: FACTORS THAT AFFECT WORK

Question 1

7 factors that affect work

Answer 1

• personal and societal values
• code of ethics
• law
• professional associations
• policies enforced in the workplace
• public opinion and perception
• religion

Question 2

A worker enters the world of work equipped with certain values. The nature of his values determines how he performs his work and guides his actions.

Answer 2

personal and societal values

Question 3

help ensure development of workers and professionals who are not only competent in their respective work and professions, but also as persons who work with a sense of morality and decency.

Answer 3

code of ethics

Question 4

sets standards of how work is to be done

regulates work as it imposes certain
limitations to workers. Violating these limitations may lead a person to be criminally or legally liable, risking his employment or profession, his freedom, even his limbs.

Answer 4

law

Question 5

promotion of higher standards for the practice of professional work is the main reason why professional societies are formed.

Answer 5

professional associations

Question 6

do not only law down rules and regulations; they also express a set of expectations from
workers

the company expects the best from its workers, and provides them with principles to
guide them in the conduct of their work

Answer 6

policies enforced in the workplace

Question 7

a worker who not only has the skill, but is equally blessed with a sense of morality, good public
relations and dedication is well-loved and respected by the people

helps maintain the quality of work, as workers and employers try to protect their positive image by being friendlier and by working harder and better

Answer 7

public opinion and perception

Question 8

plays an important role in the development of values that determine how a believer perceives the purpose and meaning of work

_______ of workers exert considerable effect on how well they perform their work

Answer 8

religion