Week 2 Flashcards
how do occupations exist and professionals work
occupations exist from lower class to elite positions
professionals used to work individually but now work in larger firms
what are the 7 Micro Professional traits
clothing
demeanor
organization
time management
sense of integrity
ethical behaviour
credentials
what is de Professionalization
professions are no longer as high status
what is proletarianization
the reduction of autonomy and control
what is transnational
global expansion of professions has broadened their influence
what are demographics for professions
professions have become more diverse and inclusive
what are some Changes to Clients
clients are becoming more educated and informed
what has Information Technology given people power of
the internet has given people power of their own
what is the Emergence of New Occupations
new fields are challenging other professions with new expertise services
what are Sub Professional Associations
occupations once considered subordinate are rising in specialization and salary and challenging professional roles
knowledge base of Attributes of Professions
specialized and abstract knowledge (principles, qualities)
Attributes of Professions: Autonomy
work independently in singular and collective areas
hold high status and authority
e.g; doctors, lawyers
Attributes of Professions: Authority
there is an expectation that clients, patients will comply with and trust the professional
authority over other occupational groups ( doctors have power over nurses )
Attributes of Professions: Altruism
a professional has community interest at heart
not doing work for their own benefit
example; lawyer should work for fighting for what’s right, not what will get them the most money
example: doctors without borders
Attributes of Professions: Normative Community
independent workers or smaller firms are connected with larger groups of professionals to share knowledge and expertise
each worker went through the same training, education and similar career paths
high pay
what are the 5 True Professions
law
medicine
accounting
engineers
teachers
typically have the 6 attributes listed before
what are Semi Professions
some attributes but not all in established professions
social workers, librarians
what are Para Professions
supporting the main cast
typically higher female dominated
example ; dental hygienists
Differences of Semi and Para Professionals
semi is partially professionalized , has some but not all attributes , have formal education and training but lack autonomy or authority
para in supporting roles to assist the professional , don’t work independently , work is supervised
Shifting Boundaries : How Do We Move to a Higher Status or Higher Pay in our Occupations
status, pay, training requirements , perceptions, and regulations which move from an occupation to another
expectation, skill, education, and certification has altered occupations and professions , in turn creating higher status, pay, and job satisfaction
3 Modes of Boundary Work in Professional Proto Jurisdictions
pragmatic boundary work: redifining or softening of skills for adjacent professions
tactical boundary work : seeking alliances to advance projects or work
cross ecological alliance seeking: partnerships across sectors to legitimize emerging roles
what is simultaneous boundary work
professionals who engage in both competitive and collaborative boundary work at inter and intra professional levels
what is dynamic interplay
the relationship between inter and intra professional boundary work is dynamic and evolves over time
changes in one area can influence the other, affecting team interactions and collaborations
what is the influence of social positions
social status of professional groups impacts their boundary work strategies
higher status groups may use different tactics compared to lower status groups when negotiating boundaries within teams
