Professionalism
Professionalism
Professionalism (/prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/) is the conduct, behavior, and attitude of someone in a work or business environment. It refers to the level of competence or skill expected of a professional.
Etymology
The term "professionalism" originates from the word "professional", which is derived from the French term "professionnel" and the Latin "professionem", meaning "public declaration". The suffix "-ism" is used to denote a practice or system. Therefore, "professionalism" refers to the practice or system of being a professional.
Related Terms
- Professional: A person engaged or qualified in a profession.
- Profession: A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
- Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- Competence: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
- Accountability: The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Professionalism
- Wikipedia's article - Professionalism
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