1. How would you define the American Dream? How important is money as a measure of success?
2. Is this idea unique to the USA? Is there a Canadian, British or Scandinavian dream? Was it originally intended to be unique to the USA?
3. As individuals, do we have a right to expect certain things to be provided by the system, such as health care, education, minimum level of subsistence, food/ shelter, etc.?
4. Is the American dream still a possibility for those who are new to this country?
6. How would you answer critics who say that the “American Dream” has become the “American Daydream” with hopes of a lottery win or TV show fame rather than hard work?
7. What role—if any—should government assume in keeping the dream alive?
8. The American Dream is almost impossible to separate from our work ethic…should we pay more attention to the non-work part of our lives? The Europeans say that we live to work and they work to live. Who comes closer to the ideal?
9. Are you happier if you are wealthier?
Answer preview
Work ethics are crucial for both organizational and individual growth. Work ethics cultivate discipline and sincerity in individuals and assists the individuals in goal achievement. Every time individuals comply with work ethics, the result is collective growth. Some work ethics tendencies in America exists due to problematic work ideologies and maintained through cultural and social structures. Several of them work ethics are also promoted by law. Europe pays more attention to the non-work part of their lives than America. The Americans use more than Europeans yet are not legally mandated for any leave days. Europeans are ordered to around 20weeks of leave. The workers’ law and rights are compromised in the American system than in Europe (Porter, 2010).
