[Idiom] HAVE (A) WORK ETHIC

[EverLivingPoet]

Do people countably "have a work ethic", or uncountably "have work ethic"?

 

[Mannysteps]

Not a teacher

To me it "a work ethic" sounds strange. "Work ethic" or "work ethics" is what I'm accustomed to.

I'd like to know if the first is at all acceptable

M.

 

[EverLivingPoet]

Which one is more idiomatic? "lack of work ethic" or "lack of a work ethic"?

 

[Mannysteps]

Thank for your Gillnetter. Somehow I did get quite confused. Better now,:-?

M.

 

[bhaisahab]

Which one is more idiomatic? "lack of work ethic" or "lack of a work ethic"?

I wouldn't say that either of them is idiomatic.

 

[SoothingDave]

I'm used to seeing this term applied to groups and not individuals. "The labor force in that area has a strong work ethic."

 

[EverLivingPoet]

"The team failed for lack of work ethic."
"The team failed for lack of a work ethic."

Which one sounds better?

 

[EverLivingPoet]

thanks!