The report stated: Individualism and work ethic stood out the most in comparison to others surveyed. Americans were least likely to consider how outside forces affect professional or life-changing opportunities – a stunning 57 percent disagreed with this statement. On the other hand, 73 percent of surveyed Americans said that they believed that getting an education was “very important” for getting ahead. Despite the optimism present in the changing landscape regarding work ethics, inequality is still prominent. Though it was unanimous that a gap between the rich and the poor existed in all 44 countries, there was still the belief that those at the top are reaping the most benefits from these gains. From the report: Despite its root in stereotypes, the tropes that are steady in American thinking when it comes to business and work ethics. Image via Flick / Theophilos Papadopoulos
