We explain what work is and why it is so important in societies. Also, what are its characteristics and objectives.
What is the work?
Work, in a literal sense, is “human effort applied to the production of wealth . “ Work is an activity contrary to leisure, and pursues a generally economic, productive and/or social purpose.
Employment is a cornerstone of our societies , and has accompanied man throughout the history of mankind.
Work characteristics :
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It is a conscious activity
To perform a job, the person must apply their skills and knowledge.
It is a set of activities that the person performs consciously, applying effort , for which he applies his skills, abilities and knowledge with a degree of logic and adequacy.
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Has a goal
It pursues an explicit goal, usually economic (money or goods) , but it can also seek status, appreciation, and under certain conditions also freedoms , resources , capabilities or others that are necessary to satisfy basic human needs.
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Model life and reality
The work models the nature and environment of the person , transforming it and transforming the person according to the set of resources necessary for its execution.
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Dignifies and gives meaning
The performance of a job brings satisfaction and gratification.
It is dignified, it gives people a daily purpose , and inserts them into social and sociable environments in which the human being is recognized as such. Progress at work also brings emotional satisfaction and gratification to each person.
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Is ruled
In order to avoid slavery and immoral , forced or other work, work is governed by norms , agreements, laws and rules that seek the greatest satisfaction for the two parties involved: the employer and the worker .
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Identify
It gives each person a kind of title that places him in a very defined sector of his society , and works in conjunction with all his other characteristics in each environment.
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It has levels and parts
The work can be physical or intellectual, individual or group.
It has levels, typologies and characteristics that distinguish it. It can be physical or intellectual , hierarchical or fundamental, individual or group, and many other definitions regarding your field of application and methodologies.
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it’s organic
It is not fixed and eternal, but constantly changes, advances, develops and adapts to the environment and to the new intervening resources.
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It is defined
In a job it is essential to clarify the objectives and methods of realization.
All work needs to be well defined before starting. The scope of responsibilities and obligations , goals to be met, and establishing the final objective of a predetermined day, after which the expected gratification will be received, must be indicated.
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Requires your counterpart
Work is not work without its counterpart: leisure . It can be rest, recreation, activity without pursuing an end or profit or others, thus forming the two sides of the same coin .
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