America vs. Europe

Running head: America VS. Europe

America VS. Europe

Akia Tercha

American Intercontinental University

5/12/2014

Abstract

The document will discuss the difference in ethics within the American and European workforce. The American and European attitudes of the employees, employers, and higher level managers in regard to their particular environment and how it effects there income, time and culture.

America vs. Europe

The truth is there are standards that are placed in the workplace. In America the standard is set by various policies and guidelines. The guidelines are usually as follows if an employee works full time they get 40 hours a week, two 15 minute breaks, and a thirty minute to an hour lunch. The employee is required to meet the time components according to his or her schedule and follow as close to those guidelines as possible or risk getting written up or termination. The U.S. has some of the longest working hours in the developed world. On top of that, Americans also have some of the shortest paid vacation leave (Cooper, 2011). European culture is quite different. Employees in Europe are typically given between four and six weeks' paid vacation time by their employer (Cooper, 2011).There are more vacation days for workers. There are actual longer lunch period as well. Americans are seen as true workaholics who have a image to uphold because of their insecurities however Europeans do not have to be overwhelmed by the lack of job security. European countries have better employment protection for workers, including legislation about redundancy pay, or sick leave, or hours of work, or break times at work (Cooper, 2011).

Mary must understand the culture of her environment while in Europe. It is obvious that she is American and has traditional American work culture. It seems as though what she deems as inappropriate is in actuality suitable in Europe. The employees in Europe have more time to relax and take a break from their daily tasks where as...