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  1. work ethicnoun

    The value that one ought to work hard at one's job or duties

  2. work ethicnoun

    The tendency to work hard at one's job or duties

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  1. Work ethic

    Work ethic is a belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. It is a set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard. Social ingrainment of this value is considered to enhance character through hard work that is respective to an individual's field of work.

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  1. Work ethic

    Work ethic is a values 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.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of work ethic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of work ethic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of work ethic in a Sentence

  1. Dennis Corrigan:

    I found that because of their focus on the military and because we have the same values, it made it much nicer to interact with them, i was able to build relationships with corporate almost immediately based on our common work ethic.

  2. Joe Biden:

    From the very start of the campaign, Remi has been unflinchingly loyal and extraordinarily capable, her insights, good humor, and work ethic have been an incredible asset to all of us, and I am grateful for her service and friendship.

  3. Purvi Raniga:

    Work helps us to achieve our highest state of being. Building a great work ethic is the foundation for finding real purpose of our life.

  4. Brian Kilmeade:

    The one thing I learned as a very average athlete who wanted to be great, and wasn't, was that I couldn't control my playing time. I couldn't control whether I started or not. I couldn't control the outcome in a team sport, but I could always control my work ethic. I always can control my work rate. So Fox has let me work as hard as I can, in as many places as possible, if I'm helping the team, why would I not want the ball?

  5. Valeant Chief Executive Michael Pearson:

    I know his tremendous expertise in health care and in particular M&A, his unquestioned intellect, and work ethic and integrity will prove to be of great value to the Valeant organization and its shareholders.


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  • कार्य नीतिHindi
  • کام کے آدابUrdu

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