DIFFERENCE OF PROFESSION TO OCCUPATION A COMPARISON
DIFFERENCE OF PROFESSION TO OCCUPATION A COMPARISON
PROFESSION Training
- Program based foundation of core liberal arts
- Lifelong learning, universities/ colleges requires instructions in the specialized body of knowledge and techniques of the profession.
Nature of job
- Critical thinking, problem solving based on theoretical or body of knowledge acquired through continuous training.
Decision making process
- Provides professional standards and a framework for decision making
Values, Beliefs and Ethics
- Ethical behavior is the hallmark of a profession, a tool that guides a group toward professional self definition and professional legitimacy.
Rewards and motivation
- Will assume additional responsibilities and volunteer for organizational activities.
Accountability
- Hallmark of practice being answerable to someone for something one has done(AVA) code of ethics for Nurses (2011).
OCCUPATION
Training
- Temporary, a means to an end. Minimal training required
Nature of job
- Only what is required for the job or to get a raise or promotion.
Decision making process
- Short term decision only what is needed for the moment.
Values, Beliefs and Ethics
- For what is only in needed and as long as the job is done.
Rewards and motivation
- Short term as long as the job meets personal needs. Reasonable work for reasonable pay.
Accountability
- May be immature in accepting responsibilities over ones action.
Differentiate profession from occupation in terms of:
a. Preparation
b. Commitment
EVOLUTION OF OCCUPATION TO PROFESSION (HOULE, 1980)
CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Defining the group’s mission and foundations of practice is the first step.
2. Mastery of theoretical knowledge, development of the capacity to solve problems, use practical knowledge
3. Self enhancement ( continued learning and development)
4. Development of a collective identity as an occupation evolves into a profession.
5. Formal training, credentialing, creation of a
PROFESSION Training
- Program based foundation of core liberal arts
- Lifelong learning, universities/ colleges requires instructions in the specialized body of knowledge and techniques of the profession.
Nature of job
- Critical thinking, problem solving based on theoretical or body of knowledge acquired through continuous training.
Decision making process
- Provides professional standards and a framework for decision making
Values, Beliefs and Ethics
- Ethical behavior is the hallmark of a profession, a tool that guides a group toward professional self definition and professional legitimacy.
Rewards and motivation
- Will assume additional responsibilities and volunteer for organizational activities.
Accountability
- Hallmark of practice being answerable to someone for something one has done(AVA) code of ethics for Nurses (2011).
OCCUPATION
Training
- Temporary, a means to an end. Minimal training required
Nature of job
- Only what is required for the job or to get a raise or promotion.
Decision making process
- Short term decision only what is needed for the moment.
Values, Beliefs and Ethics
- For what is only in needed and as long as the job is done.
Rewards and motivation
- Short term as long as the job meets personal needs. Reasonable work for reasonable pay.
Accountability
- May be immature in accepting responsibilities over ones action.
Differentiate profession from occupation in terms of:
a. Preparation
b. Commitment
EVOLUTION OF OCCUPATION TO PROFESSION (HOULE, 1980)
CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Defining the group’s mission and foundations of practice is the first step.
2. Mastery of theoretical knowledge, development of the capacity to solve problems, use practical knowledge
3. Self enhancement ( continued learning and development)
4. Development of a collective identity as an occupation evolves into a profession.
5. Formal training, credentialing, creation of a