Editing Work ethic (section)

==Factors of a good work ethic==
Proponents of a strong work ethic consider it to be important for achieving goals, that it gives strength to their orientation and the right mindset.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}} A work ethic is a set of moral principles a person uses in their job. People who possess a strong work ethic embody certain principles that guide their work behaviour; according to proponents, a strong work ethic will result in the production of high-quality work which is consistent. The output [[Motivation|motivates]] them to stay on track.<ref name=EC>{{cite book |title=Part of what makes humans unique is our freedom to determine how we'll act |publisher=The Ethics Centre |url=https://ethics.org.au/why-were-here/what-is-ethics/?gclid=CjwKCAjw57b3BRBlEiwA1ImytqzqYJteVcX20bQLPR2Md3PBabc10JTUJDMd5H-hpTLNeQgShw30CxoCUR0QAvD_BwE |access-date=21 June 2020 |quote=Ethics is the process of questioning, discovering and defending our values, principles and purpose.}}</ref> A good work ethic fuels an individual's needs and goals, it is related to the initiative by a person for the objectives. It is considered by fans as a source of self-respect, satisfaction, and fulfillment.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}}

Factors are:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2011/12/21/reviving-work-ethic-in-america/#450a49d6449a|title=Reviving Work Ethic in America|first=Dan|last=Schawbel|date=21 December 2011|website=forbes.com|access-date=18 March 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyswan/2016/10/05/7-work-ethic-commandments-for-an-entrepreneur/|title=7 Work Ethic Commandments For An Entrepreneur|first=Andy|last=Swan|date=5 October 2016|website=forbes.com|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref>
#Goal-oriented actions: It is not about making plans or the next logical steps; it is about getting things done so that the work invested would not be counter-productive.
#Prioritized focus: Focusing on qualitative activities that a person is responsible for and in areas where they can make a difference or a high impact based on objectives.
#Being available and reliable: Spending time on the work and building oneself up for the task.
#Conscientiousness: A desire to do a task well, being vigilant and organized.
#Creating a rewarding routine/system: Engaging in tasks that provide strength and energy which can be transferred to your ultimate goals, creating a habit and a habitat for success.
#Embracing positivity: Shape a problem with the statement "good, (action) (problem)", e.g. "I'm tired and it is time for a workout" leads to "Good. Workout tired".

Work ethic also has been measured as a multidimensional variable composed of seven factors, including self-reliance, ethical behavior, valuing leisure time, hard work, giving importance/centrality of work, productive use of time, and delay of gratification.<ref>Miller, M.J., Woehr, D.J., & Hudspeth, N. (2002). The meaning and measurement of work ethic: Construction and initial validation of a multidimensional inventory. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 60, 451–489. https://doi.org/10.1006/jvbe.2001.1838</ref>

A negative work ethic is a behavior of a single individual or a group that has led to a systematic lack of productivity, reliability, accountability and a growing sphere of unprofessional/unhealthy relationships (e.g., power politics, lack of social skills, etc.).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smallbusiness.chron.com/negative-work-ethic-definition-10235.html|title=Negative Work Ethic Definition|author=Robert Vaux|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|access-date=15 April 2018}}</ref>

===Assumptions===
Assumptions about good work ethic, drawn out in the philosophical writings of Goldman, are:<ref>{{cite book|author=Alvin I. Goldman|title=A theory of human action|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RfADAQAAIAAJ|year=1970|publisher=Prentice-Hall|isbn=9780139144400 }}</ref>

#The path to what you want is to take action.
#The success of action plans depends upon how congruent one's worldview ([[wikt:Weltanschauung|Weltanschauung]]) is with the society's.
#Many problems faced are only a temporary breakdown of self-management.
#Setting time limits for achieving goals helps to overcome the edge of discomforts that time can have on subjective needs.
#A positive problem-solving or goal attainment experience improves one's ability to cope with the next difficulty.
#Hardships in life are a normality; they become a problem when they are the same over and over.
#A person is what they do, and feelings flow from behavior.
#Feelings can be viewed as beliefs about one's wants.
#How hard you work will determine how far you go.