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You can ask your question from the opposite way — what makes people give a damn about their jobs?

i think people care about their jobs when they have a stake in the outcome, either financially or in a sense of group pride. The attitude that “I do my job but nothing more” that is pervasive in this book and in places today may be indicative of a lack of locus of control - things happen to us, we do not affect things

A true conservative DEMANDS locus of control. By god, we WILL be in charge of our destiny and we will REFUSE to allow events to wash over us.

You can ask your question from the opposite way — what makes people give a damn about their jobs?

This is why I love this assignment I've undertaken. FReepers possess an intellectual curiosity lacking in much of the country and have no problem turning a question inside out.

i think people care about their jobs when they have a stake in the outcome, either financially or in a sense of group pride.

I've seen both in one place. I like to ride across the USA via Amtrak. On any given train, I'll run across people who do their best and care about their jobs. At the same time, I'll run across employees who don't care at all.

I've even seen this in the private sector. I've managed people who took their jobs seriously and those who were time servers, all at a place where there was no union protection.

I've noticed that some companies have a corporate culture that is entrepreneurial, while others are bureaucratic. This has always been an indicator (for me) as to what to expect from employees.

Yes, this lack of work ethic that is becoming more and more acceptable quite noticeable. I have worked for an organization that tolerated haphazard performance and employees who I could only describe as ducks, every day brings a whole new world. Out and out carelessness and lack of work ethic was a hallmark of the late USSR. I have become increasingly concerned over this,

Or we know the One Whom we are really serving. Beside a strong work ethic learned from my parents, I realize that one day I will stand before my Maker. He gave me my talents and will inquire of me what I did with them. No other motivation needed.