Plagiarism Activity: A Short Summary

 

As a writer who posts original material online alongside endless others, it's crucial to know when to give credit when credit is due. We all know this, but it's still important to say, don't steal other people's material! Plagiarism only hurts you in the end because you did not grow. You went backwards. See in this example where once the "group" effort is complete, proper reference and credit is given to all. Remember, there's no "I" in Team!

Summary and Paraphrase

 

Plagiarism Activity

 

The Changing Workplace

 

It is true that in previous generations longevity of employment was a way of life.  There are some companies that have been known to employ their workers from an early age and keep them in that trade or field until retirement.  The expectations of retirement also changed over the years.  Today one could expect an investment plan or retirement plan to be there when retirement approaches.  Unlike the days before, a pension, social security and a gold watch was to be expected.  This stereotypical vision of our society’s workplace has also painted the picture that ethics and professional values were a huge part of our workforce.  There were some who worked from 15 or so to 60 or 65 years of age.  Not so much because of their vision of retirement, but because they could grow in the field or trade.  Their skills would increase and the positions would continue to be filled by the ladder climbers below them. 

True to common knowledge is the idea that to back then, managers had to be knowledgeable of all functions with their departments in order for that department to be managed effectively.  Employee started at the entry level, learning all functions of the job, then worked their way into management.  This was intended to allow the employee to learn all of the functions of the department as they were promoted to positions of greater responsibility.  This meant moving from for example, mailroom to supervisor in one career. 

 
 
In modern times, people are continually moving from job to job and from career to career. 
This was something that was really not common in the early years of the last century. 
This movement is creating experience for that person in different industries but what real
effect does it have on their work ethics?  Although during their working years they assume
many responsibilities and acquire various sets of skills, there is not a sense of loyalty to the company or industry between the employee and the company as there once was. 
In either case, experience is experience and can be extremely marketable for a worker to have. It seems that in the 21^st century, many employees will go from competitor to competitor applying skills they learned from their previous employer to the next.

Technical expertise and product knowledge are no longer prerequisites for managers.  It is more important to have the ability to motivate, achieve results, and supply vision for the company.  Basically, they may be totally unfamiliar with a company’s products or services and still be given the opportunity to manage.

References

Carolyn Carlson, Ph.D. “The Changing Workplace,” Workplace Monthly. New York:  

     Millenium Publishers, June 2002, p. 42.

Doug Roorda

 

Kelly Smith

 

Floyd Ward

 

De Thomas

 

Trevor Vollstedt

Jeannine Klein-Talar, APR

October 21, 2002