Professionalism is expected in virtually every industry, whether that industry requires a college education or not. As our reading material highlights, professionalism can be defined in various ways and is often linked to workplace expectations. This assignment requires you to write a sociological analysis of professionalism and the various social contexts that define professionalism.
Write a 500 word in APA format, addressing the following:
Giving direct reference to at least two of our readings for Module 3, provide a definition of professionalism in your own words, and give two examples of professional conduct.
Drawing upon your reading for this module, analyze how the standards of professional conduct have changed in the workplace over the years.
Sheryl Sandberg argues that we have an absence of women leaders in business. Explain how typical male-centered definitions of professionalism may exclude future female business leaders.
Based upon the changing nature of the workplace today, argue for or against changing standards of professional conduct. For example, are some of our notions of professionalism outdated given the changing nature of the workplace? Explain in detail.
Finally, are there any ways in which standards of professionalism restrict productivity in the workplace? Why or why not?
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