Work ethic is a value based on hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character.

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The Protestant Work Ethic in Britain and Malaysia
The protestant work ethic and the spirit of capitalism
The protestant work ethic: A review of the psychological literature
The Work Ethic Values of Protestant British, Catholic Irish and Muslim Turkish Managers
Protestants and Catholics: Similar Work Ethic, Different Social Ethic
"Work ethic"in pigeons: reward value is directly related to the effort or time required to obtain the reward
A `Demented Work Ethic¿ and a `Lifestyle Firm¿: Discourse, Identity, and Workplace Time Commitments
Generational Differences in Work Ethic: An Examination of Measurement Equivalence Across Three Cohorts
The Meaning and Measurement of Work Ethic: Construction and Initial Validation of a Multidimensional Inventory
The Love of Money, Satisfaction, and the Protestant Work Ethic: Money Profiles Among Univesity Professors in the U.S.A. and Spain