United States Culture our work ethic that has helped to shape the ways in which we think about work Work is still is offered as a primary antidote for social ills. The interdependence of societies gives meaning to the work that is performed there.
Work is a way to serve other people and to enrich their lives.
Work in Society Many of the values that society associates with work also are held by individuals. Work does not have the same meaning for all individuals and the relationship of persons to their work is likely to change from time to time. One of the outcomes of the high value placed on work by society and by individuals is an addiction to work to the extent that a descriptive term, workaholic, has been coined Work is socially acceptable and those who engage in it beyond usual expectations are often praised for their diligence and contribution and may feel rewarded for extending themselves in their work. Societal Expectation for Work Society does approve and disapprove of various forms of work, although the degree of approval of a given occupation can be changed. Technology has contributed by expanding the geographic interrelationships in work, expediting the exchange of products of work, and communicating social expectations for work.