work Flashcards
Work
The physical or mental exertion in order to do, make or accomplish something.
Career
A way of making a living, often in a profession.
Vocation
A career which a person feels called to by God.
Business
A commercial or industrial firm. Sometimes refers to the occupation, work or trade in which a person is engaged.
Enterprise
A project or task that requires boldness or effort and a willingness to try new approaches or actions.
Economy
The system by which the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services is organised in a country. The generation of wealth through business and industry.
Taxation
The method by which the government recieves an income e.g. income tax, VAT, inheritance tax.
Tithe
Giving one tenth of your income to God.
Employer
A person or firm that hires workers.
Employee
A person who works for another in return for wages.
Fair wage
Appropriate pay for the time, effort and skill given to the job.
Code of conduct
A set of principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is working for the company.
Health and safety
Issues concerning the protection of employees.
Contract
An agreement concerning the responsibilites and conditions of work between employer and employee.
Minimum wage
The lowest hourly rate that is legal for an employer to pay employees.
