Compare how families affect work life and how work life affects families.

Comparison should include the financial, social, intellectual, emotional, and ethical issues involved in work and family.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What effects do technological changes and other workplace trends have on families?
  • What are the effects of family stress on an individual and the professional environment?

Communication

  • How can one communicate the importance of work to family members and the importance of family life to those in the workplace?

Leadership

  • What leadership qualities promote a positive professional environment?

Management

  • How can management skills be incorporated into family and professional interactions?
  • How can one minimize the adverse effects of family life on work and of work on family life?