Many professions claim to professional status. Business leaders, social workers, musicians, athletes, scientists describe their profession as "professions". Management Assistant call themselves "administrative professionals". Obviously, not all professions, who argue that such occupations are recognized by society. Society gives professional labels only to certain professions. Doctors and lawyers are professionals, mechanics, and the restaurant staff are not waiting. However, there are gray areas. There are nurses professionals? Teacher? Real estate brokers? This case defines the distinctive characteristics of professional activity. Subcategory of services professionals. Understanding what distinguishes professionals from other service providers should be based on an understanding of: 1.) What is a service position, and 2.) How different categories of services are different. "Hide
by Ashish Nanda 9 pages. Publication Date: December 16, 2003. Prod. #: 904047-PDF-ENG
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