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Attitude is a little thing that

makes a big difference.

-Anonymous


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What does WORK means?

It is the legitimate use of

our mental and physical

effort in order to produce oraccomplish something for

economic gain or profit.


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WORK

As a Personal Activity,

It is aimed at developing a person

As a Social Activity,

Its purpose is the preservation of human society


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Meaning of Work in Holy Bible

GOD created a pattern of

WORK and RESTfor us to follow.

WORK is neither a drudgery nor a curse.

It is an activity that has been blessed andsanctified and therefore, must also

sanctify the worker himself.


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According to St. Thomas Aquinas,

Man is called to serve Godthrough his work.


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4 Purposes of WORK in Summa Theologica:

1. It provides for ones daily livelihood

2. It prevents idleness which is a source of many evils

3. It curbs the rebellious flesh

4. It enables man to give alms from his material surplus


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Human Perspective of Work

WORK WORKER OTHERWORKERS

Object:

- A task to be done

Subject:

- The human person

Context:

- Others

When he works:

- He accomplishes something

- He defines himself

- He measures his work as a person

- He develops himself

- He provides an occasion to relatewith others


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15 ways to enjoy work and create spiritual values

1. Practice the Golden Rule

2. Guard your mouth3. Stop the green jokes

4. Practice ethical behavior

5. Learn to forgive

6. Be generous

7. Respect superiors and co-workers

8. Be considerate

9. Perform your work & fulfill duties with your best ability

10. Be a grateful person

11. Dont bring problems at home to the workplace, vice-versa

12. Be an inspiration to others

13. Read bible everyday14. Develop a personal relationship with God

15. Smile and enjoy your work


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10 basic duties ofEMPLOYERS

1. Respect the dignity of the workers

2. Appreciate their work

3. Never treat them as slaves for making money

4. Never assign them tasks beyond their strength, nor employ them in work

not suited to their age/gender

5. Give them commensurate and fair wages

6. Provide for their health and social recreation

7. Provide them time for the practice of their religion

8. Instruct them on how to use their money wisely

9. Instruct them to love their family

10. Provide them with opportunities for promotion


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5 basic duties ofWORKERS

1. Work honestly and comply with all agreements

2. Never injure capital, nor steal from the employer

3. Never outrage the person of the employer

4. Never employ deceit or violence in presenting a cause

5. Never consult with agitators or men of evil principles


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MARTIN LUTHER (14831546)

He started the Reformation during the

Renaissance period as a protest

against some of the Doctrines of theCatholic ChurchMARTIN LUTHER

And also came up with a new perspective

ofwork for his followers


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Luthers new perspective of work for his followers:

People could serve God

through their work

A person should work diligently his

chosen occupation and shouldnot try to change from the

profession to which he was

called.

Work is perceived to be the

universal base of society and the

cause of differing social classesEach person should earn

an income


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MAX WEBER (18641920)

He further developed the Protestant

Work Ethic which was founded on

Calvinist tenets.

MAXIMILIAN KARL

EMIL WEBER


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Principles of Protestant Work Ethic

1. Predestination

2. All men must work

3. Key elements of Protestant Work Ethic

Self-discipline

Hard work

Ability to save money

4. Living ascetically

5. Reinvest the profits of labor

6. Selection of occupation and pursuing it

7. Diligence, punctuality, deferment of gratification and

primacy of work domain as other key elements.

For the Protestants,

Working hard is a mark of commitment to their religion


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