ABSTRACT
The word work is used often and in many different ways. The Oxford English Dictionary affords the term considerable space referring to expenditure of effort, striving, exertion of force in overcoming resistance, tasks to be undertaken, achievement, employment, earning money and to have influence or effect – to mention only a few. Work is the process by which an idea generated by a person becomes evident in the external world and open to recognition. The construction of a pathway towards the goal is at the heart of work. The person must make decisions and choices, overcoming obstacles presented by the context, while staying within the constraints. The affirmation of our contribution to the process and outcome of work, especially when positive, recognises that we exist and that the output of our thinking has genuine worth; it encourages us to use and develop our capabilities. Work may differ in complexity but has the common feature of requiring human judgement and decision-making.
