Business Ethics and Anti-Corruption

Work ethic is an attitude or a set of rules that show one's dedication, determination, and value towards one's job or professional success. Work ethic can also involve moral principles and personality traits that make one an outstanding employee. Work ethic can create a positive environment at work and motivate employees to do their best.

The Historical Context of the Work Ethic provides an overview of attitudes toward work beginning with some of the earliest written records and explains the development of work ethic over the centuries.