Reflections on Service Orientations, Community, and Professions

Abstract

The article presents the author's reflections on service orientations, community, and management teaching professions. The author relates some childhood memories of baking holiday treats for the neighbors. Variations in the expectations of community and professional environments are discussed, as well as the author's motivation for joining the teaching profession. Intrinsic motivation and commitment to community are examined as crucial factors in creating a professional, service-oriented work environment.