1. 11/10/2018 7:36 PM
WHY WORK???
Obj. 3.01: Understand the world of work and how the world of work changes.
Created by Miss Ebony D. McAllister
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2. Reasons that people work
Income
Identity
Lifestyle
Satisfaction
Contribution

3. INCOME
People work to earn money to support themselves and their families
They enjoy high paying jobs
They work hard to earn bonuses

4. Identity
People work to establish a name for themselves; contributing good to their communities
They want to be seen as leaders
Team players

5. Lifestyle: the way you live
People work to live a certain way
Spend more time with family
Meeting new people
Working the night shift to volunteer during the day

6. Satisfaction People work because they really ENJOY what they do
Chef: loves to cook
They love going to work and their jobs

7. Contribution
People work because they want to help others and their society
Guidance counselor wants to help students succeed
Help others to make a difference

8. What factors contribute to changes in the world of work?
Global economy
Technology
Society
Workplace trends

9. GLOBAL ECONOMY Many jobs are performed overseas instead of in the US
Telephone assistance from India

10. TECHNOLOGY Computers do most work that was usually done by people
Use of PDAs (Blackberrys, iPhones, etc.) to check s and other work related matters

11. SOCIETY
More women in the workplace

12. WORKPLACE TRENDS More people are working from home
More training for jobs; people are becoming lifelong learners

13. *****PROJECT*****
Interview at least 5 adults to find out their reasons for working.
You may only interview 2 staff members from Spring Lake!!!
Each adult must SIGN your papers to receive credit
You may not handwrite in their names.
This project is due on or BEFORE April 15, 2013.
5 points will be deducted for each day late