Dear Editor,
Solving the problem of a poor work ethic within the labour force can be a responsibility that is addressed by several parties in positions of management. The elements which comprise a good work ethic are also the requirements for the achievement of a good performance, but it must be noted that poor performance by an individual could be caused by reasons other than just a poor work ethic.
In a perfect world, the nation’s education system would have tried to develop in its young citizens not just the basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic and the thinking skills of reasoning, decision-making and problem solving, but also the personal qualities and ‘employability’ skills of management, pride in work, personal image, interpersonal skills and integrity.
Once this is done and these students grow into young adults having had the benefit of a more holistic education, we should expect a cadre of pleased business executives, and a more business friendly environment.
Yours faithfully,
Mark Lewis
