JSS1 Business Studies Lesson Note on Right Attitude to Work

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Right Attitude to Work

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1. The Concept of Work and Attitude
2. Punctuality and Regularity: Meaning, Attributes and Reward for Punctuality and Regularity, and Sanction against Irregularity.
3. Devotion to Duty: meaning and effect of devotion on productivity and development

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The concept of Work

Work can be defined as any activity that a person is engaged in, in order to earn a living.

The Meaning of Attitude

Attitude is the way one thinks about or behaves towards things, persons or situations.  Attitude can either be right or wrong, positive or negative, good or bad.

 Having Right Attitude to Work

This means consciously choosing to have a positive state of mind towards what you do. You as an individual determine your attitude.

Attributes of a Right Attitude to Work

There are some attributes that show that one has a right attitude to work.  These are:

1. Punctuality
2. Regularity at work
3. Interest in your work
4. Being Hardworking
5. Commitment
6. Promptness
7. Being reliable
8. Honesty etc.

The Concepts of Punctuality and Regularity at Work

Punctuality means getting to work on time. It also means the quality or habit of keeping to an appointed time.

 Regularity means going to work all the time and not absenting yourself. It can also mean the quality of being at work as at when demanded.

Reward of a Positive Work Attitude or Reward for Punctuality and Regularity

Being punctual and regular at work as a result of a positive attitude towards one’s work will give the worker the following rewards:

1. Improved employee satisfaction
2. Increased performance: having a right attitude to one’s job makes one perform better.
3. Increased productivity
4. It can lead to one’s Promotion. For example, a punctual and regular worker can enjoy the benefit of being promoted in an office

Sanctions against Irregularity

Sanction can be defined as penalties or punishment imposed by an employer on an employee to compel him to amend his behavior.

Types of Sanctions

This could be

1. Verbal Query/Warning
2. Written Query/warning
3. Suspension from work for sometime
4. Pay-cut
5. Dismissal

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