Definition of Philosophy

Philosophy Towards Work

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Do you belief that the results we reap from our work is directly affected by our attitude towards it?  The work environment is characterized by challenges, competition, failures, and successes. Whether the outcome becomes a success or failure, would depend on the personal philosophy of a person.

A person with a good work philosophy sees work as a way to improve the quality of life.  With this view, people give their work due respect whatever nature of work they are in and in whatever level their career is in.  A positive work philosophy gives pride to man’s most basic productive endeavor.

On the other side of the spectrum is the negative work philosophy that sees a job merely as something that provides money to put food on the table, pay for basic necessities as well as luxuries in life.  People who see work in this view cannot see a job’s essence beyond the pay.  It becomes difficult therefore to make long-term plans in terms of career.

People who work are called upon to answer the higher call of service.  Service, specifically to others is seen as the noble side of working.  It is about providing the best effort in the performance of duties and responsibilities by not appearing burdened for doing such.

People who exhibit joy in doing their jobs attract positive reactions from people they meet in the course of their work.  Co-workers enjoy working with them, customers look forward to transacting with them, and management sees an ally in them.  A pleasant disposition at work may not necessarily equate to complete satisfaction at the work environment  but it manifests an employee’s adaptability  to existing working conditions which usually have limitations.

Most kinds of work are already difficult in themselves and performing related tasks begrudgingly only serves to add to the difficulty.  People should try to love their jobs.  If is it proves impossible to do, then it is probably time to find another job.

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Teresa sees work as one of the essential things in life.

 

Leadership Philosophy

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A person who exerts considerable social influence on others towards the accomplishment of specific tasks is said to be a leader.   Leadership need not come with an official title although people who hold high titular positions are expected to be leaders and have leadership qualities.

There are the so-called born leaders who are able to lead others almost effortlessly to follow them.  These people exude authority even without any formal delegation.  They possess a certain charisma that encourages following and compliance.

These people therefore must have some leadership philosophy they can speak of if they are able to command such compelling presence.  A personal leadership philosophy is defined by a person’s purpose and values.  The standard which he places on his followers is the same standard he applies to himself because that is how he functions well.

A leader forms his philosophy by combining his personal views with the existing environment where he is exercising leadership.  He cannot force what he wants if it is not applicable to the situation.  Effective leaders are characterized by being greatly attuned to the people surrounding him thus his great influence.

Followers must be able to identify clearly with a leader if they are to be part of the team.  Leaders must be able to inspire followers to do what is being proposed up to the extent of making sacrifices to achieve the common goal.  It takes a good leader to convince followers to accept difficulties.  It takes a great leader for followers to push through even in extreme situation.  A leader lives his philosophy on a daily basis to be convincing.

Management Philosophy and Employees

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The relationship between management philosophy and how employees perform has long been the subject of study in the quest for finding the right management formula that will bring out the best in company employees.  A company’s management philosophy represents its core values within which all members are expected to work and interact with each other.  A company philosophy can be formed after carefully examining the goals and objectives of each organizational area to make sure that both are going to the same direction.

Managers can also form their own management philosophy for the purpose of fostering a positive work environment that will allow employees to maximize their potential.  This can be a test of the manager’s mettle in laying the foundation for properly motivating employees.  The management philosophy has to be communicated  effectively to employees to ensure that it will be taken up in the way it was intended.

Companies and managers may have the soundest management philosophy but it will not amount to anything productive unless it is communicated effectively to people affected by it.  There is one belief that managers get what they ought to get based on their treatment of their employees.  If they treat employees as adults who can handle their work responsibility, chances are that they will get what they expect.  Employees generally respond positively to show of confidence from management in their abilities.

It is highly possible that a management philosophy is formed based on experience rather than on academic theories.  There is absolutely nothing wrong about this since experience usually determines the applicability of any philosophy.  In the work place, there are practical requirements that will be have to be considered because of the unique intricacies inherent in each organization.

A management philosophy is important because it determines whether an employee can seek redress for any perceived unjust treatment specifically on matters not covered by law.

 

 

 

The Philosophy Of Work In Americana

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I have never really thought of work in a strictly philosophical light. Neither have I associated the philosophy of work with being an American. I suppose I am no different from my neighbor or my colleague. I go to work because it is part of life. It is necessary. Without working, I would not be able to live the life that I have now.

Yet those thoughts in themselves are already the start of some philosophical analysis. Why do Americans work? Why is work so much part of our lives? These things – and more – were brought to my attention when I ran across Jason J. Campbell’s article titled Americana and the Philosophy of Work. In it, he highlights how the “American culture is intrinsically tied to labor.” He states:

We are a culture of laborers and Americana habituates its citizens to the necessity of work. We are a culture of workers and therefore any attempt to understand Americana must be met by an equal attempt to understand how Americans work.

Generally stated, a philosophy of work is an attempt to locate the essential conditions wherein work is meaningful. In discussing how a culture goes to work and how their effort to work is meaningful, one must take note of the concept.

In discussing Americana, the vast majority of the population has to work because of an acute sense of economic necessity, that is, they work because they have to. Generally speaking, only the very wealthy or those who have retired have the “luxury” of working for its sheer satisfaction.

True enough. I myself believe that I am part of the former group described in the preceding paragraph. Why do you work?