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CHAPTER 6:
WORK: PRACTICES AND ATTITUDES
Definitions
job research
: the process of looking or "hunting" for a job
employee
: someone who works for another person or a company = a worker
employer
: someone who hires other people to work for him or her
to brainstorm
: to think of and express many ideas or potential solutions to a problems
work ethnic
: an outcome of a religious belief that inspired people to work hard and achieve success
Cross-cultural Implications of the Job Search
Challenging experience
Americans
Foreigners
Immigrants
Personal contact (friends or relative) does not affect hiring decisions
In the U.S, the government, schools, and jobs placement centers don't hand people jobs on “silver patterns”
4 Steps to Finding a Job
Preparation
learning about job availability
learning something about the companies, jobs or organizations to which one is applying for
Networking
Meeting people who have similar professional interests
Widening acquaintances for approaching about job opportunities
Participating in professional organizations
Resume Development
Be visually attractive and factually correct
Describes accurately and briefly a person’s professional background, mention the position you are interested in
Paints you in a positive light but not “padding one’s resume”
Has different criteria in each culture
The interview
First impression is extremely important
Prepare to have a “small talk”
The way you conduct yourself
(facial expression and body language)
Pay attention to personal appearance and hygiene
During the interview
Watch the interviewer’s face for nonverbal cues
Don’t be passive, offer to provide more information about yourself and don’t hesitate to ask questions
Cultural perspective
→ some people have difficulty answering questions like "What are your strengths?"
In Asian culture
Humility and modesty are highly valued
People are not taught to talk or boast of their success or accomplishments
In American culture
People present themselves in the most positive light
They voice their accomplishments to impress the interviewer
Employer-Employee Relationship
The nature of the relationship is
casual
Subordinates often call their superiors by their
first names
Status and hierarchy
in the U.S organizations do exist
Worker is
not equal
to the boss
On-the-Job Communication Skills
rules of communication between superior and subordinate
saying to a supervisor, “I do not understand,” is considered rude
expecting immediate feedback
Time Considerations in the Work World
Major expectations
in the American workplace
Promptness
: the quality of doing something quickly and without delay
Punctuality
: the quality of arriving or happening at the correct time and not being late
Arriving
10 minutes late
is considered
rude
and conveys a
lack of organization
Business culture
don’t spend lots of time getting to know each other well before they do business
social and personal relations often must precede business ones
Time has been characterized
a river flowing quickly away from people
a pool of water that does not go anywhere
The "Work Ethnic" and Materialism
Materialism
A result of advertising
Based on a need for status
Results from the desire to enhance the quality of life
Work ethnic
originated with the Puritan colonists from England
motivated people to work hard to become successful
In the past
material success was a sign of God's favor
people achieved success would go to heaven
Today
Work ethnic is the main motivation for work
Workaholics
workaholic
: people who are addicted to their work as an alcoholic
Abuse themselves physically and mentally → not maintain a healthy personal life
Working hours + Taking fewer vacations → stress-related diseases, break family integrity
Valuable and productive members → Work accomplishments, achievements
Reaction to Work
Employees’ primary motivation is to earn a living
Attitudes toward jobs are related to
The nature of work
The rewards
