Analyze the meaning of work.

Analysis should include

  • evaluating work systems (i.e., structures)
  • assessing characteristics of strong work organizations
  • examining the evolution of the workforce
  • identifying the rewards and stresses of work
  • describing the roles and responsibilities of employees.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

  • What factors should one consider when analyzing work?
  • How is the role of management in the workplace like or unlike the role of management in the family?

Communication

  • How can the workplace be respectful of the family and individuals?
  • How can family values be communicated?

Leadership

  • How can an employer help employees develop leadership skills?

Management

  • How can an individual’s management skills be integrated into the workplace?
  • What resources can help us determine our work values?