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PRONUNCIATION OF WORK ETHIC

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WORK ETHIC

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Work ethic is a noun.
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WHAT DOES WORK ETHIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Work ethic

Work ethic is a value based on hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character. An example would be the Protestant work ethic. A work ethic may include being reliable, having initiative, or pursuing new skills. Workers exhibiting a good work ethic in theory should be selected for better positions, more responsibility and ultimately promotion. Workers who fail to exhibit a good work ethic may be regarded as failing to provide fair value for the wage the employer is paying them and should not be promoted or placed in positions of greater responsibility.

Definition of work ethic in the English dictionary

The definition of work ethic in the dictionary is a belief in the moral value of work.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WORK ETHIC

work area
work back
work basket
work camp
work experience
work file
work function
work in
work of art
work off
work on
work out
work over
work permit
work placement
work prospects
work space
work station
work surface
work through

WORDS THAT END LIKE WORK ETHIC

alethic
benthic
cacoethic
chalcolithic
empathic
erethic
ethic
Gothic
homeopathic
homoeopathic
idiopathic
isoplethic
monolithic
mythic
naturopathic
Neolithic
neuropathic
osteopathic
Palaeolithic
Protestant work ethic

Synonyms and antonyms of work ethic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «work ethic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WORK ETHIC

Find out the translation of work ethic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of work ethic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «work ethic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

工作伦理
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ética de trabajo
570 millions of speakers

English

work ethic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

काम नीति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أخلاقيات العمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трудовая этика
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ética de trabalho
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নৈতিক কাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´éthique du travail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

etika kerja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arbeitsmoral
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

労働倫理
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

직업 윤리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Etika karya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nguyên tắc làm việc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பணி நெறிமுறைகளின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

काम नैतिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iş ahlakı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

etica del lavoro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

etyka pracy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

трудова етика
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

etica de lucru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ηθική εργασίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

werksetiek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

arbetsmoral
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

arbeidsmoral
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of work ethic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WORK ETHIC»

The term «work ethic» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.798 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WORK ETHIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about work ethic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WORK ETHIC»

Discover the use of work ethic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to work ethic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Reviving Work Ethic: A Leader's Guide to Ending Entitlement ...
Analyzes the decline of employee work ethic, and suggests connecting with young employees and modeling appropriate attitudes and behavior for them.
Eric Chester, 2012
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Work Ethic
Examines the proliferation of new ways of making "art" in the 1960s by focusing on the changed organization of work in society at the time. Co-published with The Baltimore Museum of Art in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name.
Helen Anne Molesworth, M. Darsie Alexander, Julia Bryan-Wilson, 2003
3
The Work Ethic in Industrial America 1850-1920: Second Edition
The Work Ethic in Industrial America 1850–1920 is a classic with critical relevance in today’s volatile economic times.
Daniel T. Rodgers, 2014
4
The American Work Ethic and the Changing Work Force: An ...
Provides a perspective on the American work ethic that pertains to all major groups in U.S. history.
Herbert A. Applebaum, 1998
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Enforcing the Work Ethic: Rhetoric and Everyday Life in a ...
The book offers an alternative image and orientation to low-level human service professionals and emphasizes how they actively participate in the creation and maintenance of troublesome work relationships.
Gale Miller, 1991
6
Selling the work ethic: from puritan pulpit to corporate PR
The environment that life itself depends on is also being destroyed. This book is a history of the capitalist culture of work.
Sharon Beder, 2000
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Blue Monday: The Loss of the Work Ethic in America
An in depth examination of the American Work ethic, or lack there of, which defines our economy as industrious and productive.
Robert Eisenberger, 1989
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
For the first time in 70 years, a new translation of Max Weber's classic The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism --one of the seminal works in sociology-- published in September 2001.
Max Weber, Stephen Kalberg, 2013
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Re-working the work ethic: economic values and ...
The author utilises research in psychology, sociology, economics, and political science to explore the issues of work ethics and commitment to the workplace concluding that changes in social and economic structure call for ingenious ways of ...
Michael Rose, 1985
10
The Protestant Work Ethic: The Psychology of Work-related ...
A comprehensive and explicitly psychological account of the Protestant Work Ethic. Includes an insight into the effects of the PWE in the workplace today, as well as its future in a changing world.
Adrian Furnham, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WORK ETHIC»

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OIG report targets parking control officers' work ethic
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General released a report Wednesday in an investigation into the Department of Public Works Parking Division. «WDSU New Orleans, Jul 15»
2
Raiders' Carr on WR Cooper: 'His work ethic is second to none'
“His work ethic is second to none,” Carr told the team's official website. “I was throwing with him as soon as mini-camp was over so we can get more reps in, and ... «FOXSports.com, Jun 15»
3
Mike Rowe: Work Ethic Is Not Right-Wing Propaganda
Mike Rowe has rejected a critic's premise that he is engaging in right-wing propaganda by “harping on” the importance of a work ethic and falsely claiming that ... «The Inquisitr, Jun 15»
4
Mike Rowe's Stellar Reply to Letter Writer Calling His Work Ethic
Your constant harping on “work ethic” is growing tiresome. Just because someone's poor doesn't mean they're lazy. The unemployed want to work! And many of ... «TheBlaze.com, Jun 15»
5
World Cup 2015: Strong work ethic paid off, says Shikhar Dhawan
Attributing his brilliant World Cup form to a 'calm mind and hard work', Indian ... he managed to come out of a 'lean patch' by sticking to his 'strong work ethic'. «Daily News & Analysis, Feb 15»
6
Dan Patrick Explains His Work Ethic For Colin Cowherd
Two days after the greatest Super Bowl of all time, the biggest story in sports wasn't deflated footballs or even Pete Carroll's decision to pass on second and goal ... «SportsGrid, Feb 15»
7
Tigers reliever Ian Krol seeks improved work ethic
"I didn't have a very good work ethic during the season," he said. "I just wasn't doing the right things to put my body in the right position so I could succeed.". «Detroit Free Press, Jan 15»
8
Woman sues business claiming she was fired for Australian work ethic
Petzel told the court Karen Finley, the chief executive of Redflex's US operations, had made remarks about the work ethic and responsiveness of Australians at a ... «SmartCompany.com.au, Jan 15»
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17 People Whose Incredible Work Ethic Paid Off
It's nice to be talented, but the old saying is true: "Hard work beats talent when talent ... wouldn't be where they were today without having insane work ethics. «Businessinsider India, Dec 14»
10
Antonio Brown's work ethic sets him apart
His work ethic and demeanor and attitude are just unbelievable. He's literally nonstop and I'll grab him and pull him aside and make up a fake conversation just ... «ESPN, Nov 14»

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