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[62] Ulrich: The answer to this question will definitely vary,
based on the individual and what they deem as ethical or as
legitimate measures of one's character. In an exploitive
system, such as capitalism is considered by some, an
individual who chooses to be lazy may do so because they
feel their time and talents are being exploited for the
benefit of an employer. The individual who feels like they
are being taken advantage of, has no incentive to work any
harder since they believe only their employer will benefit
from an increase in energy and effort exerted by this
individual. However, in an exploitive system a lazy worker
(in most cases) is seldom able to advance or progress since
there is a lack of motivation and their output is minimal.
On the other hand, an individual who chooses to work hard
and apply their talents to the best of their ability may be
able to advance in this exploitive system. This of course
could mean an improvement in the standard of living for such
an individual which is most likely their motivation to work
harder. This being said, one may argue that the individual
who applies him or herself and advances will also be
required to do more and will be held to a higher standard.
In other words, they may be exploited even more by their
employer as they continue to progress. Some may feel that a
lack of motivation to work hard in an exploitive system is a
character flaw. However, based on what is mentioned above,
I find it difficult to judge someone's character simply
because they choose not to conform to what society says
should be done. |
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