5.0: WORK
TOPIC 5: WORK
5.1 The meaning of work
Ø Define
work
Ø Name
different work related activities done in the community
5.2 Importance of work
Ø Explain
the importance of work for self development
Ø Relate
work to the development of the nation
5.1 The meaning of work
Ø Define
work
Ø Name
different work related activities done in the community
MEANING OF CAREER AND RELATED CONCEPTS
Career
A career is an occupation or job that someone does for a
long period of his or her life.
For example one can have a career in accountancy, medicine,
geology, teaching, political science, engineering, marketing, banking,
psychology and journalism.
Career choice
This means choosing the job that one likes
For example, some people may choose careers in teaching,
law, engineering, medicine, accountancy and geology. After choosing a career, one needs to further
develop it.
Career development
This means doing things which enable a person to excel in
the career he or she has choose.
For example, an individual may undergo further training so
as to improve knowledge and skills in relation to a career.
FACTORS AFFECTING CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Are internal or external factors that affect an individual
either positively or negatively in the process of developing a career.
Internal factors that can affect career development
i) Personal characteristics and internal motivation
For example, people who like serving others are likely to
choose and enjoy working as teachers, doctors or nurses. Similarly, Internal force
may push an individual to choose a certain career.
ii) Age
iii) Health problems and disabilities
External factors that can affect career development
i)
Financial resources
ii)
External motivation
iii)
Family obligation
IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING A CAREER
i)
Helps individual to move in the right direction
and achieve personal goals
ii)
Promotes knowledge, skills and professionalism
iii)
Strengthens motivation and confidence
iv)
Improves efficiency and production in an organization
v)
Facilitates better utilisation of employees'
skills and knowledge
vi)
It enables organisations to reduce coast
Meaning of work
Work
Is any legal activity or task that requires mental and
effort to achieve results
Or
Is any lawful activity that a person does to earn a living.
Ø It
is the duty of every member of the community to work. People must participate
in activities that will improve their living standards as well as develop the
nation
TYPES OF WORK
Work-related activities may be categorized as
i)
Physical work
ii)
Mental
work-related activities
iii)
Physical work
These are activities which need more Of physical energy than
mental energy. Examples include cultivation,
plumbing and carpentry
ii) Mental work-related activities
These are duties and tasks which require mental effort to
accomplish. Examples teaching, designing, nurse, communication networking
CLASSIFICATION OF CAREERS AND FIELDS IN WHICH PEPLE MAY FIND
VARIOUS JOBS
|
CAREERS/ ACTIVITIES |
TYPES OF GOODS PRODUCED/ SERVICES
PROVIDED |
JOBS |
|
1. Agriculture |
1. Wood, crops and
animal products |
1. Farmers and livestock keepers |
|
2. Finance/ Banking nn |
2. Financial transactions |
2. Bank managers, accountants, auditor |
|
3. Health services |
3. Health care |
3. Doctors, nurses, medical scientists |
|
4. Education and training |
4. Teaching |
4. Teachers, lecturers and tutors |
|
5. Carpentry |
5. Furniture |
5. Carpenter |
|
6. Transportation |
6. Transporting goods and people |
6. Drivers, captain, pitot |
|
7. Tourism |
7. Leisure |
7. Tour guider |
CHOOSING A CAREER
Choosing a career is a continuous process. Success in any
kind of career is the result of your effort to learn and make good decisions.
PROCEDURES OF CHOOSING A CAREER
i)
Assess yourself or knowing yourself
Each person has different goals, interest and talents. Think
about where you are now, where you want to be in the future and how you will
get there. Making self-assessment promotes the making of proper decision in
choosing a satisfying career
ii) List careers
of your interest
Find information on different careers and work-related
activities in your community
iii) Identify options
Find detailed information about procedures, conditions and
other important requirements for each career. For example, if you want to be an
engineer find out what skills, education and values an engineer needs to have
skills
iv) Narrow down your list of careers and work-related
activities
Choose the best career after assessing all the options. Make
sure that the career matches your interests, values, strengths and talents
v) Be focused
Do not get distracted by other people's opinions as long as
the choice suits your value, strength and talents. Focusing on the career of
your choice increases chances of
achieving your dreams.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON CAREERS
i)
Parents and guardians
ii)
Peers or friends
iii)
Mass media eg radio, newspapers
iv)
Social networks such as WhatsApp, Facebook and
Twitter
v)
Visiting libraries
vi)
Inviting guest speakers
IMPORTANCE OF WORK
IMPORTANCES OF WORK TO AN INDIVIDUAL
i)
Satisfaction of basic needs such as food,
clothing and shelter
ii)
It builds social identity
iii)
It promotes culture
iv)
It promote personal worth and respect
v)
It promote peace and security
vi)
It helps to maintain one’s health
IMPORTANCES OF WORK TO A NATIONAL DEELOPMENT
i)
It is a source of government revenue
ii)
It enable government to provide social services
iii)
it
reduces crime and other social problems such as robbery, theft
iv)
It enable a nation to be economically
independent and free from external control
v)
It enable government to engage in development
projects such as building roads
